1930 NY/LA Rt First Flight CAM 34 w/CC Young Gov. & Alton Parker pilot autograph For Sale
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1930 NY/LA Rt First Flight CAM 34 w/CC Young Gov. & Alton Parker pilot autograph: $71.96
Nice piece. A valuable piece for collectors. Genuine autograph
1930 Los Angeles Route First Flight Cover – Signed by Pilot Alton Parker
Original First Flight Cover carried on the Los Angeles Route and postmarked October 25, 1930. This attractive aviation cover bears the special Los Angeles Route cachet and CAM 34 (Contract Air Mail Route) designation.
Particularly noteworthy is the signature of Alton Parker, pilot associated with the flight. Parker participated in numerous early aviation and airmail operations during the pioneering era of commercial flight in the United States.Signed by Alton Parker, pilot associated with this pioneering air mail route. Parker participated in numerous early aviation and air mail operations during the formative years of commercial aviation in the United States. The cover also bears the signature of California Governor C.C. Young (1927–1931), creating an unusual combination of aviation and political history.
The cover also bears the signature of C.C. Young, Governor of California from 1927–1931, adding an additional historical and political connection.
Features include:
Los Angeles Route First Flight cachet
October 25, 1930 cancellation
CAM 34 Contract Air Mail route designation
Alton Parker autograph
C.C. Young autograph
Addressed and carried cover
Reverse transit/receiving markings
An appealing piece combining:
Early aviation history
Contract Air Mail (CAM) collecting
Pilot autographs
California political history
United States postal history
Condition
Original flown cover showing normal postal handling and age-related wear consistent with use and transportation. Please examine photographs carefully for exact condition.
Shipping is $6.95 (sorry! USPS now charges have increased). Shipping of two paper lots combined for $8. More combined shipping encouraged! Let me know when done purchasing.
