J701

J701 / Scott 1899

Transportation

Motorcycle 1913

Spring 2021 Mail Sale Commentary

Lot 10 J701 — Pope Motorcycle — 10/10/83

This Transportation Series first day cover has a lot going for it. It was issued on a holiday when almost all post offices were closed. The wonderful cooperation of the Pope Valley, California postmaster, who opened that day to cancel these covers, makes this a very special item. Any unofficials are extremely rare, and to have a "Pope" postmark is PHENOMENAL. In addition to the strip of four canceled at Pope Valley, another strip of four is postmarked in San Francisco. This cover is a classic example of my determined quest for meaningful first day postmarks.