B701s

Priority Mail

Eagle & Moon

Fred Collins Signature

Winter 2021 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 17 B701 — $9.35 High Value Express Mail — Eagle and Moon on stamp

What a magnificent Collins first day cover this is! It still makes me a little emotional to think this was created in 1983 during my early years. When placing your bid, remember it is almost 40 years old with lots of upside potential. The stamp is jumbo in size and pictures an eagle and the moon. The hand painted "entire" cachet is entitled "America's Pioneers." It shows the American eagle standing on a scroll from our 1700's pioneer forefathers, a covered wagon from our 1800's westward expansion pioneers; and a space shuttle blasting off carrying our 1900's Space Pioneers. Please refer to the enclosed illustration of this hand painted cover. It is inspirational!