Mexican airmail cover

Object Details

Description
Mexican airmail cover; first airmail stamp used on an envelope flown from Querétaro, Mexico to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, then freighted across the border to connect with US contract airmail flight, October 1, 1928; red, white and blue bordered cover; Mexico Scott C2 and C3
Data Source
National Postal Museum
Date
October 1, 1928
Medium
paper; ink
Dimensions
Overall: 9.5 x 16.5cm (3 3/4 x 6 1/2in.)
Type
Covers & Associated Letters
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