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signed BEP B6 Souvenir Card COMPEX '70 Chicago #C18 Block/4 Zeppelin Mint

$ 15.81

Availability: 98 in stock
  • Show, Exhibition: Combined Philatelic Exhibition of Chicagoland
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Item must be returned within: 60 Days
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Topic: Stamp Show Air Mail Zeppelin Century of Progress
  • Brand: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
  • Year of Issue: 1970
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modification Description: Autographed by the Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing J.A. Conlon
  • Quality: Mint Philatelic Souvenir Card
  • Place of Origin: United States
  • Condition: light uniform toning

    Description

    U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C. Souvenir Card. B6. Combined Philatelic Exhibition of Chicagoland - COMPEX 1970, May 29, 1970, Chicago, Illinois. Features reproduction of Scott #C18 Zeppelin airmail stamp.  "The original postage stamp was unusual in that it was issued by the United States for use on mail originating in the United States to be carried on the Zeppelin's flight from Germany to Chicago's Century of Progress Expositiion." This card was autographed by James A. Conlon, director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.  Card is mint and measures 10 1/2" x 8 1/2".  CONDITION: Card is lightly and uniformly toned.