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rocketmail?
I pulled this out of a box of FDC. I have heard that some people
collect "rocketmail" but I don't really know what that is exactly .. is it just mail with rockets on the stamp like a topical collect? image www.nebraskabeekeepers.org\rocketcover.jpg |
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Dave Hamilton wrote:
I pulled this out of a box of FDC. I have heard that some people collect "rocketmail" but I don't really know what that is exactly .. is it just mail with rockets on the stamp like a topical collect? image www.nebraskabeekeepers.org\rocketcover.jpg In 1935, an engineer Roberti experimented with Rocketmail in Belgium. It was, I believe, a private initiative in cooperation with the Belgian Postal Administration. Several stamps (vignets really) were issued for this purpose. The first test was May 9th, 1935, launching a rocket from "Duinbergen" or "Heyst Aan Zee". Second and third test, September 4th, 1935 in "Mol" and "Duinbergen". I have no idea to what destination they launched these rockets nor whether the mail arrived there still intact. 8 vignets were issued during these tests and have no "official character". Sir Hystrix |
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http://www.nebraskabeekeepers.org/rocketcover.jpg
In-coming missile! Don't know. Maybe it gets mail to remote enclaves. Dave Hamilton wrote: I pulled this out of a box of FDC. I have heard that some people collect "rocketmail" but I don't really know what that is exactly .. is it just mail with rockets on the stamp like a topical collect? image www.nebraskabeekeepers.org\rocketcover.jpg |
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On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:23:21 -0700, Sir F. A. Rien
wrote: On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:30:47 -0500, Dave Hamilton found these unused words floating about: I pulled this out of a box of FDC. I have heard that some people collect "rocketmail" but I don't really know what that is exactly .. is it just mail with rockets on the stamp like a topical collect? image www.nebraskabeekeepers.org\rocketcover.jpg That would be a guided missal missile. Several countries and private societies 'toyed' with using missiles to send missals. It was hoped to be the next step up from Airmail. So ... "Flown" covers with cachet. How the heck to they direct them and what happens when they land? Inquiring minds need to know! |
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G'day Dave, Rocketmail generally assumes the cover in question travelled by rocket as described per it's attached cachet. You will have to investigate the details of your particular firing. I enclose a humourous example of "Australia's successful firings" (don't believe everything you read The firings were not successful, the mail did not cross the river, but hey, must have been lots of fun. One could imagine inspector Clouseau at these firings, as he just about steps on the tynes of the garden rake. http://cjoint.com/data/kvdtv8xQpK.htm "Dave Hamilton" wrote in message ... I pulled this out of a box of FDC. I have heard that some people collect "rocketmail" but I don't really know what that is exactly .. is it just mail with rockets on the stamp like a topical collect? image www.nebraskabeekeepers.org\rocketcover.jpg |
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Dave Hamilton wrote: I pulled this out of a box of FDC. I have heard that some people collect "rocketmail" but I don't really know what that is exactly .. is it just mail with rockets on the stamp like a topical collect? image www.nebraskabeekeepers.org\rocketcover.jpg Hello Dave: In regards to your particular cover, it should be noted that In 1960, a 13 ft. mail-carrying rocket (i.e. the Porpoise - I) was being tested in Lincolnville, Maine. The testing of Rocket mail was an experimental way of sending U.S. Postal Service mail by air. Here is a Picture of the Porpoise I. http://cjoint.com/data/kveeE0DoZx.htm This cover was carried by the Porpoise and is of interest to rocket mail collectors. It appears that several thousand covers were carried, so it is not rare by any means. I have bought similar covers for $1 up to $5 depending on rarity. Best Regards Blair Item 5562 - For more information about this item, contact:: The Maine Historical Society 489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 USA (207) 774-1822 http://www.mainehistory.org |
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Rocket Mail is the subject of one of the publications offered by the
American Air Mail Society. The late Dr. Max Kronstein chronicled over 100 such mail carrying flights. A description of the hardbound book and, if of interest, ordering details, can be found at the AAMS website - http://americanairmailsociety.org/ |
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If you navigate to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missile_Mail Then go to "external links" "King George 5 silver Jubilee" then click on the Aussie stamps or "cover" an image of Alan Young with his "Zodiac" rocket can be seen HTH "Rod" wrote in message ... G'day Dave, Rocketmail generally assumes the cover in question travelled by rocket as described per it's attached cachet. You will have to investigate the details of your particular firing. I enclose a humourous example of "Australia's successful firings" (don't believe everything you read The firings were not successful, the mail did not cross the river, but hey, must have been lots of fun. One could imagine inspector Clouseau at these firings, as he just about steps on the tynes of the garden rake. http://cjoint.com/data/kvdtv8xQpK.htm "Dave Hamilton" wrote in message ... I pulled this out of a box of FDC. I have heard that some people collect "rocketmail" but I don't really know what that is exactly .. is it just mail with rockets on the stamp like a topical collect? image www.nebraskabeekeepers.org\rocketcover.jpg |
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