$300 Penalty Envelope, postmarked on

U.S.S. Wyoming (BB-32), 21 December 1929.

 

Return address:

 

Commander Scouting Fleet

UNITED STATES FLEET

U.S.S. Wyoming, Flagship

Official Business

 

Posted to the Bureau of Engineering, Navy Department, Washington, DC.

 

Wyoming was the Flagship of the Atlantic Scouting Fleet.

 

In the summer of 1946, then-Ensign Jimmy Carter, the future

President of the United States, came aboard as part of the final crew.

 

Business size envelope measures approx. 4” x 9”.

 

No contents.

The cover has corner creases and is a little dirty.

 

With protective stiffener this will be mailed at the 2 ounce rate,

92¢ shipping to USA addresses, $3.00 elsewhere.

 

 

Member of the American Philatelic Society since 1989.

 

I will combine your winning lots to save on shipping, if applicable.

 

Payment would be greatly appreciated within 48 hours of the auction close.

 

Winning lots will go to the Verified eBay address.

 

Returns accepted if the item was not accurately described.