Lindbergh Again Flies The Air Mail 2-20-1928

Any value to this cover letter? Is it a first day. I've seen another on the form that is dated 2-21-28 from Springfield, Il I believe.
Thanks,
Larry

Hi Larry,

You might want to check out this link: http://www.aerodacious.com/ccCAM002.HTM

The cover catalogs for $12, though the condition of the envelope is poor, so would only retail for a few dollars at best.

That's a great link. Thanks a lot.

I have one of these also but thought it was a phoney baloney cover...lol Guess not. Now I have to locate it..

Yes there is value to your cover. I've been looking for a cheap one to purchase from Springfield IL, my hometown. Heck, I'd like any from St Louis or Chicago as well. Who am I kidding? LOL!

Welcome to the forum Larry

While it is not a rare cover, it is still a desirable one to say the least. This cover is a specialty all on its own and popular too.

Nice cover

Chimo

Bujutsu

Larry,I have one too Post Feb 20 1828, Saint Louis Mo.

Covers with the horseshoe cancel are American Air Mail Catalog #36 to #42 in the Lindberghiana section in Volume III. This one is #41, tied for the most common. The AAMC states "...Lindbergh returned to carrying the mail at his old assignment on (CAM) Route 2 for two days, February 20 and 21, 1928. The volume of mail provided by collectors and his admirers generally was so great that several planes were necessary to handle the load. However, Col. Lindbergh personally flew each plane at least a portion of the trip..."

Excellent bit of information regarding these covers. Thanks Doug.
I'll include it on my page for my recent horseshoe acquisition (shown previously on that other Lindbergh thread).

I have one of these as well, with matching enclosure.

I seem to have the only 'return trip' cancel (Feb 21) of all these horseshoe covers I've seen on this and the other Lindbergh thread.
And I wonder why the sender of my cover felt the need to put 20c postage on it?

"Lindy the Lone Eagle" eh? That's really a neat document revenuecollector! I sold the one I had in a cover lot over the summer.