1960 U.S. 5¢ Air Mail Postal Card First Day of Issue

A colorful vintage U.S. airmail postal stationery FDC featuring the 5¢ Eagle in Flight design with the distinctive red and blue airmail border.

This example carries an attractive ArtCraft cachet produced for the:

Ninth National Convention
American Topical Association
June 17–19, 1960

The cachet depicts an airliner dropping mail over a Minneapolis bridge and city scene, giving this issue excellent crossover appeal to aviation and topical collectors.

DETAILS

• Scott UXC3
• 5¢ Air Mail Postal Card
• First Day of Issue: June 18, 1960
• First Day City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Cancellation: 9 AM
• Cachet Maker: ArtCraft
• American Topical Association Ninth National Convention
• Eagle in Flight postal indicium
• Red, white and blue airmail border
• Unaddressed

A great addition to a collection of U.S. First Day Covers, postal stationery, airmail, aviation, ArtCraft cachets or American Topical Association material.

Multiple examples are available. The photos show a representative example. You will receive one in equivalent overall condition and appearance. Minor differences associated with individual vintage cards may occur.