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view China Clipper Transpacific Flight cover digital asset number 1

China Clipper Transpacific Flight cover

Recipient:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 3 11/16 x 6 9/16 in. (9.3 x 16.6 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
December 5, 1935
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.118
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8b2cc64a6-36a2-4658-b902-353d50fe459c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.118
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view Howard Hughes World Flight cover digital asset number 1

Howard Hughes World Flight cover

Recipient:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (10.5 x 24.1 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
July 10, 1938
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.119
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8fb36a993-1bae-45bd-88e3-4915fcadc8dd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.119
view National Air Mail Week cover digital asset number 1

National Air Mail Week cover

Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 4 1/4 x 9 7/16 in. (10.8 x 24 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
May 15, 1938
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.120
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8bfe584ef-5078-47f6-8507-5b553cb655da
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.120
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view Army Air Corps Stratosphere Ballon cover digital asset number 1

Army Air Corps Stratosphere Ballon cover

Recipient:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 3 15/16 x 7 1/2 in. (10 x 19 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
July 31, 1934
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.121
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8dff67144-8946-4367-9ee0-7699375247a8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.121
view Hong Kong Clipper Transpacific Flight cover digital asset number 1

Hong Kong Clipper Transpacific Flight cover

Recipient:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink; pencil; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 5 x 11 1/2 in. (12.7 x 29.21 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
April 20, 1937
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.124.1
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm886a96e0e-df2c-413d-8b07-60f9f7895a1a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.124.1
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view PanAm Clipper to Hong Kong Flight cover digital asset number 1

PanAm Clipper to Hong Kong Flight cover

Recipient:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink; pencil; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 4 3/16 x 9 1/2 in. (10.6 x 24.13 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
April 21, 1937
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.125
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm82e23d4f3-28e6-4cc8-bc5d-017dd80337d4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.125
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view Airmail cover sent from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to James A. Farley digital asset number 1

Airmail cover sent from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to James A. Farley

Recipient:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink; pencil; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 4 3/8 x 7 11/16 in. (11.11 x 19.53 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
February 20, 1947
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.126
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8005a725c-ccfa-4410-9e42-5c298f27d21d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.126
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view 3c Connecticut Tercentenary President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved model digital asset number 1

3c Connecticut Tercentenary President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved model

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 772E
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width (closed): 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.16 cm) Height x Width (open): 10 x 4 in. (25.4 x 10.16 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1935
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
National Stamp Collection  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.25
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Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8f986df63-1130-42b4-a6ad-1243cce5d588
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.25
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view 9c National Parks Glacier original "Farley's Follies" uncut press sheet of 200 digital asset number 1

9c National Parks Glacier original "Farley's Follies" uncut press sheet of 200

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 748
Medium:
paper; ink (red orange) / engraved
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 21 x 18 1/2 in. (53.34 x 46.99 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
August 27, 1934
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
National Stamp Collection  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.33.9
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8072c3203-3569-4dc7-a45b-b8bedf9ce981
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.33.9
view Photograph of Postmaster General James A. Farley with National Airmail Week mail digital asset number 1
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Photograph of Postmaster General James A. Farley with National Airmail Week mail

Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 7 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. (18.1 x 23.18 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Place:
United States of America
Date:
1938
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.40.3.1
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm82baa9ca2-126f-468f-90ed-a8150e99ae32
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.40.3.1
view National Airmail Week pilot signed crash cover digital asset number 1

National Airmail Week pilot signed crash cover

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA C23
Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. (9.21 x 16.51 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Place:
New York
Date:
May 19, 1938
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
National Stamp Collection  Search this
Covers & Letters  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.61.19.1
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Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8fea31734-6637-47e4-9213-8c39d8c8a7f7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.61.19.1
view 6c Eagle airmail crash cover from National Airmail Week digital asset number 1

6c Eagle airmail crash cover from National Airmail Week

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA C23
Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. (9.21 x 16.51 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Place:
New York
Date:
May 20, 1938
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.61.45.2
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Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8358a6a96-5f7c-4ee8-8536-f8f436d68a75
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.61.45.2
view Cover from last day of operation at Grassy Point, New York post office digital asset number 1

Cover from last day of operation at Grassy Point, New York post office

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 798
Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 4 3/4 x 7 3/8 in. (12.07 x 18.73 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Place:
New York
Date:
December 15 ,1937
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.76.26.1
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8bbad7e69-a51a-4cda-aae4-f6583d8a486d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.76.26.1
view Letter from Postmaster General James A. Farley to his wife digital asset number 1
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Letter from Postmaster General James A. Farley to his wife

Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 8 3/4 x 7 in. (22.23 x 17.78 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
December 14, 1937
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.76.26.2
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8eae4afa8-e9a6-4fc0-a3b3-4498c32c16bd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.76.26.2
view 3c Baseball Centennial presentation sheet digital asset number 1

3c Baseball Centennial presentation sheet

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 855
Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (violet); pigment; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 16 1/4 x 13 in. (41.28 x 33.02 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
June 12, 1939
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
National Stamp Collection  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit line:
National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
0.209045.78
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Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8329b6c31-3a3b-4ad2-9651-3e6901067883
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.78
view 3c New York World's Fair presentation sheet digital asset number 1

3c New York World's Fair presentation sheet

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 853
Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (deep purple); pigment; adhesive
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 16 1/16 x 12 9/16 in. (40.8 x 31.91 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
April 1, 1939
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.80
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Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8e8c65e55-b519-47a7-be0c-f336019532ef
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.80
view Cover with town name postmarks digital asset number 1

Cover with town name postmarks

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 799
Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 6 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (16.51 x 26.67 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
1937-1938
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.81
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GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8b2308229-4067-4573-92f3-84be6de3d9f4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.81
view 16c Great Seal of the United States pane of 50 with signature of James A. Farley digital asset number 1

16c Great Seal of the United States pane of 50 with signature of James A. Farley

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA CE2
Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (red & blue) / engraving
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 11 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (28.58 x 24.13 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.83.1-50
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National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm81ca5ab8d-21fb-428d-ab6f-c283a059a976
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.83.1-50
view 1c Yosemite first day cover with signature digital asset number 1

1c Yosemite first day cover with signature

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 740
Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 4 3/4 x 7 3/8 in. (12.07 x 18.73 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
July 16, 1934
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.84
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Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8eeb7c09c-bda5-4fd7-ba96-81f4da59f14d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.84
view 2c Grand Canyon first day cover with signature digital asset number 1

2c Grand Canyon first day cover with signature

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 741
Associated Person:
James A. Farley, American, 1888 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 4 3/4 x 7 3/8 in. (12.07 x 18.73 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
July 24, 1934
Topic:
The Great Depression (1929-1939)  Search this
Object number:
0.209045.85
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Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8f2f89020-a0d9-4fb8-b489-9af5151df112
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_0.209045.85

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