Description

This lot contains a USS Macon flight cover (not flown) from July 11, 1934, as described below. The postmarks and cachets commemorate the passing of the USS Macon over various locations or Navy ships. As the USS Macon and USS Akron were military vessels, little, if any, mail was carried after the first few flights of the Akron in 1932 and two flights - one in 1933 and one in 1934 - by the Macon. This cover commemorates the change of command for the USS Macon from Cdr. Dressel to Lt. Commander Herbert V. Wiley on July 11, 1934. Moffett Field, the Macon's home base is located in Sunnyvale, CA, which donated the land for the airfield. Cover included: 7/11/1934 San Francisco postmark with Julius Hulff cachet; Ullmann/Mellone's does not list any San Francisco covers for this date. The cover is addressed to Hullf's Historic Aeronautics Assn. The cover has an open flap with gum intact as shown. Condition is as shown in the pics. The cover shows minimal toning, and is quite attractive and in nice shape - exhibition quality+. 12 covers were made; the Ullmann/Mellone's equivalent value for the cover is between $100 and $125. Shipping in the US is either by first class mail or by first class parcel, depending on value. Shipping and handling for this lot is $3.00 in the US. Shipping to Canada is $4.50 and to selected foreign destinations (see list) is $6.00. Shipping for other cover lots in the US is an additional $0.75 each if won or purchased within 3 days. Reduced shipping of additional lots to international destinations is $2.25 each up a total value of $75.00 ($1.25 each to Canada taken as a discount during checkout). See my other items for additional Macon, Akron, Zeppelin, Catapult, first flight, Canadian first flight covers, and FDC's. Thanks! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.