This lot contains a USS Akron/Macon memorial crash cover (not flown) from May 30, 1935, as described below. The postmarks and cachets commemorate the passing of the USS Macon over various locations or Navy ships. As the USS Macon and USS Akron were military vessels, little, if any, mail was carried after the first few flights of the Akron in 1932 and two flights - one in 1933 and one in 1934 - by the Macon.

This cover commemorates the crash of the USS Akron on April 4,1933, and the USS Macon on February 12, 1935.

The USS Reina Mercedes was originally a Spanish Navy ship.  In the 1930's, she was the station ship for Annapolis, Maryland, and the Navy Academy.                                     

Cover included:

5/30/1935, USS Reina Mercedes, Annapolis, MD, postmark with hand drawn Eugene Mueller cachet, Ullmann/Mellone's #35.1 variation.  Mueller did a few variations of the cachet.  The cover has a sealed flap.           

Condition is as shown in the pics.  The cover shows some toning but is in nice shape.      

Ullmann/Mellone's values the cover at $30.00                  

I am listing a number of covers either flown or commemorating flights every week. I usually distribute the listings between numerous categories, so please check my other listings (other items). 

Shipping in the US is either by first class mail or by first class parcel, depending on value.  Shipping and handling for this lot is $2.00. Shipping to Canada is $3.50 and to selected foreign destinations (see list) is $5.00. 

Shipping for other cover lots in the US is an additional $0.75 each if won or purchased, and paid, within 3 days. Reduced shipping of additional lots to international destinations is also available.       

See my other items for additional Macon, Akron, Zeppelin, Catapult, first flight, Canadian first flight covers, and FDC's. 

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