World Premiere Mule Racing Bishop CA 1978 Ernest G Kinney Cachet Envelope, Vintage 1978

• Postage-The envelope uses a 15-cent Old Glory US stamp, which was the standard first class rate as of May 1978.
• Event—World premier mule racing, July 19-22, 1978, in Bishop California. Bishop is world famous for Mule Days over Memorial Day weekend. This event was a one time trial of wagering on mule racing
• Art-The humorous illustration is by legendary western artist of the Owen’s Valley, Earnest G. Kinney (1918-2009). He was well known for his comical scenes of Cowboys and mules. He served as the Grand Marshal of the Bishop Mule Days Parade in 2002.
• Postmark- Features a “Stock Show Station style postmark from Bishop California 93514, dated ”July 19th 1978, which was the opening day of the event