USS BROOKLYN ACR-3 Memorial naval first day cover with a postmark from New York City dated March 14, 1997. Blue photo on cachet #3082 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 32 cent USS Maine stamp # 3132 and a 32 cent flag stamp (FDOI).
Cover prepared on an Archive Quality Envelope without gum on flap.
Cover with a DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift!
USS Brooklyn was a 402' long US Navy Spanish-American War armored cruiser with eight 8 inch guns in turrets.
See her web pages for the details of her design, construction and service history.
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These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte
and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!