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Lot #46: Project Mercury First Day Issue post

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13 Envelopes with the 4-cent U.S. postage stamp which commemorates the first orbital spaceflight by an American astronaut, John Glenn, in the friendship 7 capsule on February 20, 1962. The postmark is from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The stamp was issued under tight security and only put on sale in post offices shortly after the mission was declared a success. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Mon, April 20 2026 Category A: 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Pickup Location:  South Street, Boston, MA, 02131 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Sunday, April 19, 2026 between 12:00:00 AM and 12:24:00 AM UTC

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