K101s

George M. Cohan 

Entertainer & Playwright

Fred Collins Signature

Winter 2021 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 6 K101 — George M. Cohan 

This memorable trip took me by helicopter really close past the Statue of Liberty, and I remember thinking how appropriate this was for an issue that honors the man who gave us Yankee Doodle Dandy and You're a Grand Old Flag. In addition to the official Providence, Rhode Island postmark, I secured a terrific Broadway, New Jersey unofficial cancel which is where I was heading from LaGuardia Airport when I passed Lady Liberty. George M was a long-running musical that featured his patriotic music. The Broadway postmark ties both stamps to the envelope. It's an excellent example of a very early Collins.