Album USA First Flight International Rocket Mail Reynosa Mexico Collection Lot

  

The collection is in good condition. Signed album with stamps and covers, original documents of the flight. Loyal Service Post 37, the American Legion post in McAllen, Texas wanted their mortgage paid off in time for dedication ceremonies that were scheduled for July 2nd 1936. But the Post Commander's 16-year old son had one.

The boy had two hobbies: rocketry and stamp collecting. At that time, stamp collecting was the most popular hobby in the United States. Postal authorities on both sides were reluctant to participate at first, but ultimately agreed to the project and the effort garnered significant national publicity.

Several seven-foot rocket tubes were built and on the chosen day, dignitaries were on both sides of the International were present for the launch. This item is in the category "Stamps\United States\Collections, Lots". The seller is "aztec-collectables" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
2. Place of Origin: United States