Description: 1960 FDC Satellite Echo 1 Stamp Cachet Envelope And Letter To Crosland VP AT&T This 1960 First Day of Issue (FDC) envelope and letter commemorate the launch of the Satellite Echo 1, a groundbreaking achievement in space technology. The envelope features a colorful cachet design and a 4 cent stamp depicting the satellite. The letter inside is addressed to Crosland VP AT&T, adding an interesting historical context to this unique piece. The FDC is a must-have for any space or stamp collector, showcasing a significant moment in American history and technology advancement. The cancellation type of this item is "First Day of Issue" and it was manufactured in the United States. The Letter To Mr. E. B. Crosland, Vice President of American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), is from James W. Cook, an executive at AT&T, who played an important role in history: "In 1962, as vice president for public relations in New York, he (Mr. Cook) was the moderator who introduced Lyndon B. Johnson, then Vice President, when he talked over an experimental Telstar satellite with Frederick Kappel, who was chairman of the telephone company at the time. Their conversation ushered in the era of satellite communications." (The New York Times) Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this piece of history.
Price: 299.99 USD
Location: Brookeville, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-27T22:19:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: 4 Cent
Place of Origin: United States
Color: Multi-Color
Topic: Space
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
