This lot contains a USS Macon dirigible flight cover from May 5, 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 very few flights by the Macon.  

This cover commemorates the 1st flight of the USS Macon from Opa Locka to the Caribbean.  The Macon left on 3rd and returned to Opa Locka on the 7th.  The overall operation represented the 24th flight of the Macon part of the 10th flight from Moffett Field.                                 

Cover included:

5/5/1934 Miami Coconut Grove Station cancel with Edward Hacker cachet, Ullmann/Mellone's #4.4 for this date.  There is a nice receiver in Chicago on May 8th.  The cover has an open flap with gum intact.                   

Condition is as shown in the pics.  The cover shows minimum toning and is in quite nice shape.                 

Ullmann/Mellone's  values that cover at $50.00.      

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. Shipping to Canada is $4.00 and to selected foreign destinations (see list) is $5.00. 

See my other items for additional Macon, Akron, Zeppelin, Catapult, first flight, Canadian first flight covers, and FDC's. 

Thanks!