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Topic: 50 Years First American in Space postmarks
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42985 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-06-2011 09:26 AM
A special pictorial cancellation will be available through Houston's main general post office (GPO) on Franklin Street for all mailed-in requests to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Mercury-Redstone 3, the first American manned spaceflight by Alan Shepard, on May 5, 1961. Once available, requests should mailed to the address below with proper postage affixed (44 cents for covers; 28 cents for postcards; or 98 cents First Class International) and it is recommended that stamped return addressed return outer envelopes or packaging is provided by the sender. First American in Space 50th Anniversary Station c/o Postmaster USPS GPO 401 Franklin Street Houston, Texas 77201-9998
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42985 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-28-2011 01:08 PM
Linn's Stamps News reports that the St. Louis Stamp Expo will sponsor a four-color cacheted cover commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first American in space, Alan Shepard. USPS cancel depicts the Mercury capsule from the historic flight. $3 each or $8 for a set of three (three different dates). Penny Kols, St. Louis Stamp Expo, Box 8277, St. Louis, MO 63156. No. 10 addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) required. |
Ross Member Posts: 472 From: Australia Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 06-08-2011 12:08 PM
On 5th May the US issued a postmark for the 50th anniversary of Alan Shepard's Mercury 3 flight. While issued from Cape Canaveral it also contains a simulated USS Lake Champlain postmark. The USS Lake Champlain was the Primary Recovery Ship for the mission. A helicopter from the ship recovered Alan Shepard and his capsule, Freedom 7. The ship has since been scrapped. |
MB Member Posts: 155 From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio U.S.A. Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 06-13-2011 05:28 PM
Is there still time to mail in a request for the special pictorial cancellation from the Franklin Street Post Office in Houston, TX? |
RMH Member Posts: 577 From: Ohio Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 06-13-2011 06:21 PM
No, You only have 30 days to submit your covers. I would think some collectors would have some extras available, maybe keep an eye on ebay. |
MB Member Posts: 155 From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio U.S.A. Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 06-13-2011 07:40 PM
Thanks for the reply RMH, that's what I was afraid of. |
yeknom-ecaps Member Posts: 660 From: Northville MI USA Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 06-17-2011 06:10 PM
Per the latest USPS postal bulletin the cancel was extended to 60 days and the actual cancel used is different that the original posted above - anyone know why it changed? |
onesmallstep Member Posts: 1310 From: Staten Island, New York USA Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 06-21-2011 09:16 AM
Has there also been a 60-day extension for the 5/5/11 'Lake Champlain'/Cape Canaveral postmark cancel shown in a previous post? |
eurospace Member Posts: 2610 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 06-21-2011 09:34 AM
Nothing of the sort was published.Personally, I would still try. Refer to the non-publication of this particular cancel in the Postal Bulletin. If they don't announce it, how can we respect the deadlines... |
yeknom-ecaps Member Posts: 660 From: Northville MI USA Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 06-24-2011 06:44 PM
I would agree with Juergen's way of sending a request now. I sent for this cancel within the 30 day window and haven't received them back yet ... so if they are going to eventually do mine they will probably honor your request. |
Ross Member Posts: 472 From: Australia Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 06-25-2011 08:25 AM
The other alternative is eBay. There have been quite a few being sold for around $4-$5 with quite nice cachets. That's how I got mine. |
Ross Member Posts: 472 From: Australia Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 07-15-2011 10:42 AM
Just received a quite unusual postmark from KSC.Lollini states that this is the first coloured US FDI postmark. A couple of questions arise. How was it printed? Was it a special order? |
Apollo-Soyuz Member Posts: 1205 From: Shady Side, Md Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 07-15-2011 10:55 AM
These are digital postmarks offered by the U.S. Postal Service. If you check the Postal bulletin, you will find information on these postmarks. I believe the cost is 50 cents a cancel. |
Cozmosis22 Member Posts: 968 From: Texas * Earth Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 08-19-2011 04:59 PM
Was not terribly impressed with the recent Messenger Mission stamp issued in conjunction with the Mercury Project stamp.So, took a couple of the issues and came up with this astronaut Shepard commemorative sheet which some think should have been released years ago. |