1962 Postage Stamp, Commemorative Stamp for First Orbit Around Earth, John Glenn, Project Mercury, Mailed Date of Issue and Orbit, NASA

1962 Postage Stamp, Commemorative Stamp for First Orbit Around Earth, John Glenn, Project Mercury, Mailed Date of Issue and Orbit, NASA 1962 Postage Stamp, Commemorative Stamp for First Orbit Around Earth, John Glenn, Project Mercury, Mailed Date of Issue and Orbit, NASA 1962 Postage Stamp, Commemorative Stamp for First Orbit Around Earth, John Glenn, Project Mercury, Mailed Date of Issue and Orbit, NASA 1962 Postage Stamp, Commemorative Stamp for First Orbit Around Earth, John Glenn, Project Mercury, Mailed Date of Issue and Orbit, NASA 1962 Postage Stamp, Commemorative Stamp for First Orbit Around Earth, John Glenn, Project Mercury, Mailed Date of Issue and Orbit, NASA 1962 Postage Stamp, Commemorative Stamp for First Orbit Around Earth, John Glenn, Project Mercury, Mailed Date of Issue and Orbit, NASA
1962 Postage Stamp, Commemorative Stamp for First Orbit Around Earth, John Glenn, Project Mercury, Mailed Date of Issue and Orbit, NASA
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1962 Postage Stamp, Commemorative Stamp for First Orbit Around Earth, John Glenn, Project Mercury, Mailed on Date of Issue and Orbit, NASA Astronauts

Envelope mailed on February 20, 1962, with the commemorative stamp that was issued for the First Orbit Around Earth. Mailed date of issue and also the day of the actual event. Stamp has been canceled. This is the first commemorative stamp in US history issued simultaneously with the event being commemorated.

The envelope was mailed from Washington DC to College Park Maryland. The envelope is yellowed, the stamp is firmly attached, postmark is very legible. No tears on the stamp or envelope. Tape on the back of envelope as shown in picture.

Measures 9 1/2 inches by 4 1/4 inches.

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