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First Air Mail Pilot (1911)
OVINGTON, Earl (1879-1936). Exhibition flyer, First U.S. Air Mail pilot. Carried 75 pounds of letters and postcards on September 23, 1911 from Garden City, N.Y. to Mineola, N.Y. 3 miles away. Former assistant to Thomas Edison. Died at the early age of 56. Interesting cover commemorating Ovington’s achievement. Cachet of his first flight and another of the 20th Anniversary of his flight. Printed U.S. postage Air Mail stamp cancelled Mineola, N.Y. SEP 23, 1931. Another large cancellation regarding Ovington being the First U.S. Air Mail pilot. Hand signed by Earl Ovington. In fine condition.........$125.00
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