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Signed First Day Cover.

DANIELS, Paul C. (1903-86).

American career diplomat: named U.S. Vice Consul at Valparaiso in 1929, U.S. ambassador to Honduras in 1947 and ambassador to Ecuador in 1951. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled at Washington, DC on June 23, 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" noted. Near fine. Single 8-cent "Antarctic Treaty 1961-1971" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address -- but Daniels signs boldly in blue ballpoint near the "sweet spot." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Daniels served as chief U.S. delegate at this important conference. Item #21393

Price: $40.00