{"product_id":"1935-philippines-fam-14-first-flight-cover-manila-honolulu-pan-am-clipper","title":"1935 Philippines FAM 14 First Flight Cover Manila Honolulu Pan Am Clipper","description":"\u003cp\u003eAttractive and historically significant first flight cover carried on the inaugural transpacific Pan American Airways Clipper service, FAM Route 14, departing Manila December 2, 1935 and arriving Honolulu December 4, 1935 - just two days transit on one of the most celebrated airmail routes in aviation history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cover originates from The Insular Life insurance company in Manila and is franked with a near-complete set of the Commonwealth of the Philippines inaugural issue (the \"Temples of Human Progress\" design): 2c, 6c, 16c, 36c, and 50c values, along with a 30c Philippines airmail stamp and 10c stamp - all tied by Manila December 2, 1935 cancels. The stamps were issued just weeks earlier to mark the establishment of the Philippine Commonwealth, making their use on this inaugural Clipper flight entirely deliberate and historically appropriate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSent registered mail (Manila Registry No. 2822), with a bold Manila Registry Section backstamp and two Honolulu, Hawaii arrival backstamps dated December 4, 1935. Front bears the attractive Pacific route map cachet showing the Manila-Guam-Wake-Midway-Honolulu routing and the printed \"Via Pan-American Airways Clipper Dec 2 1935\" designation. Also noted: red \"INITIAL FLIGHT 1935\" label at lower right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover shows normal handling and age-related toning consistent with 90-year-old cover. Overall a presentable and desirable item for the transpacific airmail or Philippines Commonwealth collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good. Some toning and handling consistent with age. See photos for detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant me to suggest a price and shipping format too?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe item(s) shown in the photo is an unmodified image of the exact item the buyer will receive unless otherwise noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor international shipments similar size\/weight items ship free if you pay postage for this one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease use scans to verify any suggested Scott # as sometimes mistakes are made. If you notice an error please let us know so it can be corrected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem will be shipped with plastic wrapping and cardboard to help guard against shipping damage or water damage. No hassle returns available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered by Vegas Stamps and Hobbies, Inc. Of Saint Petersburg, FL. 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