U.S. Rocket Flights, 1958 Point Magu, Calif., Ellington-Zwisler #22C1, early flown Navy Department Regulus II, faint but readable hand cancel, September 16, 1958, Port Hueneme, CA, from Navy submarine USS Grayback, Pacific Missile Range, to test landing area, Edwards Air Force Base, California, accompanying signed letter from U.S. Navy Rear Admiral J. P. Monroe, Commander U.S. Naval Air Missile Test Center, affirms, “This letter was carried in this first submarine-launched Regulus II missile.”, rarely seen at auction, Fine to Very Fine. Similar lot realized $3700 in our August 2013 sale. Only 55 covers were flown with most of them presented to VIps and senior military personnel. Estimate $3,000-3,500. Lot condition Dealer
Harmer-Schau Auction
Starting Price:
2000.00 US$ (via Philasearch.com - United States)
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