Lindbergh Air Mail and Spirit of St. Louis 50th Anniversary First Day Cover
United States · 1977 · 10-Cent and 13-Cent
This First Day Cover commemorates the 50th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight, featuring the 13-Cent Spirit of St. Louis 50th Anniversary stamp (Scott #1710) and the 10-Cent Lindbergh Air Mail stamp (Scott C-10). The cover is cancelled with a Roosevelt Field Station CDS and 'First Day of Issue' killer bars dated May 20, 1977, marking the first day of issue for Scott #1710.
The stamps commemorate Charles Lindbergh's historic solo transatlantic flight in the 'Spirit of St. Louis' in 1927, a pivotal moment in aviation history that inspired future air travel and technological advancements.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Image: · License:
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
