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The "Baby Zepp" is known issued in five cities: New York, NY 10/2/33; Akron OH 10/4/33; Washington, D.C. 10/5/33; Miami, FL 10/6/33; and Chicago, IL 10/7/33. The Akron, OH cancel catalogs at the highest value. Covers Actually Flown on a Zeppelin command a premium. This cover was sent as a Philatelic item & not flown, but was canceled and delivered locally in Providence, RI. |
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