A2401

Definitive Issue

Auto Tail Fin

Collins Cover Announcement 

1959 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD

Auto Tail Fin -- Strip of Three

This automobile stamp, along with the Juke Box stamp issued the same day, marked the beginning of a new postal series entitled "American Culture". It is hard to imagine what subjects lie ahead in this series, but it certainly does offer a promise of some great cachets because all will be connected with American heritage and life. I think it will be a very interesting group of COLLINS Covers that will eventually emerge as the series begins to take shape.

The hand-painted cachet on this one features that classic car -- the 1959 Fleetwood Convertible. It spans the entire envelope from the lower left to the upper right. I considered painting it bright yellow or powder blue, but in the end I just had to go with fire-engine red. It's from the era of high rocket-like fins and lots of chrome trim. In the background of this cover is a rendition of the social gathering place of the Fifties -- the diner.

America has a continuing 1^v- affair with the automobile and this COLLINS Cover will be a much sought after item once it is gone from my stock. Years from now it will be a classic FDC featuring a classic auto. Put one in your garage now. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. Item #A2401. $10.75.

Spring 2024 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 19 A2401 — Auto Tail Fin — 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood — 3-17-95

This automobile stamp marked the beginning of a postal series entitled "American Culture." The handpainted cachet features the classic 1959 Fleetwood convertible. It spans the entire envelope from the lower left to the upper right. It is painted fire-engine red and is from the era of high rocket-like fins and lots of chrome trim. In the background of this cover is a rendition of the social gathering place of the Fifties — the diner. This cover is making its first appearance in one of my mail sales.