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1912, July 21-29, Connersville-Rushville, Indiana
Experimental Aeroplane Flight, Route 633,002 (AAMC 44). Picture postcard of aviator Paul Peck at the wheel of his biplane, purple "U.S. Official Aerial Mail Stamp from Connersville to Rushville, Week July 29, 1912 1912" oval datestamp at top
left, addressed to Rushville, souvenir contents, corner clipped at bottom right, some overall toning, otherwise Very Fine, rare as only four are reported, aviator Paul Peck was authorized to fly mail from Connersville to Rushville, a distance of
about 17 miles, heavy winds prevented him from making the flight, a souvenir card was prepared and four slightly different cachets are known, none of the four have stamps or other postmarks, ex Dr. Scott, illustrated in AAMC 7th Edition on p. 299 (Image) Search for comparables at
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$ 1,000.00
SOLD for $500.00
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