Description: Signed. USPS First Day of Issue Ceremony Program for the dedication of Scott #2998 60c Eddie Rickenbacker commemorative stamp, FDOI, September 25, 1995, Columbus, Ohio. "...America's 'Ace of Aces,' during World War I ....Rickenbacker was both an automotive and aviation pioneer. A champion race car driver ...he later purchased and is credited with modernizing the Indianapolis Speedway. In 1938, he joined Eastern Airlines as president (1938-53)." This program is autographed by 7 of the ceremony participants. In addition there is a second Rickenbacker stamp with red cds handstamp, September 25, 1995, Columbus, Ohio M.O.W.U. Program measures 9 1/2" x 9".
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Program Design & Layout: Roberta Wojtkowski
Modification Description: Autographed by 7 ceremony participants plus 2nd stamp and red handstamp cancellation
Place of Origin: United States
Ceremony Location: Ohio Museum of Flight, Inc Air Museum (now closed)
Airline Affiliation: Eastern Airlines - President (1938-53, Chairman
Unit: 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron
Modified Item: Yes
Artist (Program Cover): Marian Ryan
Brand: U.S. Postal Service
Denomination: 60 Cent
Designer: Davis Meltzer
Automobile Racing: Driver and Owner of the Indianapolis Speedway
Nickname (Unit): "Hat in the Ring Squadron"
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Aviation WWI Racing Indy Eddie Rickenbacker
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue - Ceremony Program
Award (Highest): Congressional Medal of Honor (1931)
Nickname: "Ace of Aces"
Airline (continued): of the Board (1954-63)
