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Signed First Day Cover.

DeGARMO, Alva R. (?-?).

Commercial aviation history was made in 1925 when Western Air Express (W.A.E., predecessor of Western Airlines) began its route flying the U.S. mail between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City; its original "Four Horsemen" pilots included Captain DeGarmo. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Chicago, Illinois on March 19, 1976 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "Commercial Aviation" stamp at upper right. Fine. At upper left, boldly and in blue ballpoint, the pilot signs: "Captain Al DeGarmo / W.A.E." Unusual. Item #24299

Price: $75.00