This cover commemorates the first test firing of the Saturn Apollo rocket ( SA-1 ) on 10/27/196 from Cape Canaveral, FL. The test firing of world's largest rocket with 1,300,000 lbs. of thrust: was to test the propulsion system, aerodynamics & structural design of the rocket.The test was considered a complete success as the rocket was propelled 215 miles down range in the Atlantic Ocean . This giant rocket was the vehicle used to carry the astronauts to the moon. This cover has a rubber stamp cachet by Swanson and receiving the cancellation on the day of launch at Patrick AFB, FL, the nations Gateway to Space                     C/V=$100