1940 Jamestown Bridge Dedication Day Cover Envelope Cachet & RI Insert

vintage philatelic collectible celebrating the opening of the Jamestown Bridge in Rhode Island, commemorated on August 3, 1940. This piece honors what was at the time celebrated as "The Longest Bridge in New England" and "The Only Way to Cross the Bay."

This listing features two distinct pieces:

1. Dedication Day Cover Envelope: Features a detailed yellow and blue left-side photo cachet of the bridge, a clear August 3, 1940 Jamestown, R.I. four-bar hand cancellation, and a 1½¢ brown Martha Washington stamp. It is addressed to J. W. Luce in Kingston, R.I.

2. Fact-Filled Insert Card: Published by The Hobby Shop in Providence, R.I., this detailed insert provides the structural history of Conanicut Island, construction dates, and exact construction statistics (such as cubic yards of concrete, linear feet of steel piles, and the total cost of $2,900,000).

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition with strong colors and very crisp edges on both the envelope and the insert. Clean typography and postmarks. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition