Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 934:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A varied collection of eight autographed United States First Day Covers and commemorative philatelic envelopes dating from 1948 to 2005. The collection features a mix of military veterans, cultural figures, and commemorative historical events. Five of the items in this lot are accompanied by James Spence Authentication (JSA) Basic Certification cards with matching numbered circular hologram stickers affixed to the reverse of the respective envelopes.
The collection includes the following items:
1. James P. Fleming (Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient): Signed First Day Cover postmarked Arlington, VA, November 11, 1979. Features a 15 cent Honoring Vietnam Veterans stamp and ArtCraft helicopter cachet. Inscribed in black felt tip: James P. Fleming CMOH / 26 NOV 1968 / VIET NAM. JSA authenticated with sticker CK13264.
2. James P. Fleming (Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient): Signed commemorative cover featuring a block of four 20 cent Vietnam Veterans Memorial stamps, postmarked Washington, D.C., November 10, 1984. Hand signed in black felt tip: James P. Fleming CMOH / 26 NOV 1968 / VIET NAM.
3. Jean Stapleton (Actress): Signed First Day Cover postmarked Charleston, WV, March 8, 1978. Features a 13 cent Folk Art Quilts (Red Pitcher) stamp and The Cradle Quilt ArtCraft cachet. Boldly signed in black marker. JSA authenticated with sticker CK13278.
4. Alvin Boettmann (Korean War Pilot): Signed First Day Cover postmarked Oshkosh, WI, July 29, 2005. Features a 37 cent American Advances in Aviation (P-47 Thunderbolt) stamp. Signed in blue ink. JSA authenticated with sticker CH61061.
5. Charles Chick Cleveland (Korean War Fighter Ace): Signed First Day Cover postmarked Oshkosh, WI, July 29, 2005. Features a 37 cent American Advances in Aviation (P-47 Thunderbolt) stamp and printed text celebrating the pilot’s service in Korea. Hand signed in black ink.
6. Harold Price: Signed William Allen White commemorative envelope postmarked Emporia, KS, July 31, 1948. Features a 3 cent purple William Allen White stamp and Literary Genius cachet. Signed in black marker. JSA authenticated with sticker CK13266.
7. Heroes USA 9/11 Memorial Cover: Inscribed and signed First Day Cover postmarked New York, NY, June 7, 2002. Features the Heroes USA First-Class stamp depicting the Ground Zero flag-raising. Inscribed: To Craig / God Bless / Scott Shylly. JSA authenticated with sticker CH61265.
8. U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Cover: Signed First Day Cover postmarked Trenton, NJ, September 11, 1987. Features a 22 cent New Jersey Statehood Bicentennial stamp and ArtCraft cachet. Signed in black ink and dated 11/21/09; the signature appears to read Harlan.
Measurements: Each envelope approximately 6.5 x 3.6 inches.
Condition report:
Excellent overall condition. The envelopes are clean and crisp with strong, unfaded signatures and sharp edges. No significant tears, folds, or severe foxing noted. Five envelopes include intact JSA hologram certification stickers on the reverse with matching certification cards. Very minor handling wear consistent with professional philatelic storage.
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