{"product_id":"1959-first-jet-flight-am-8-07-cents-us-air-mail","title":"1959 First Jet Flight AM-8 .07 Cents US air mail","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a First Flight cover commemorating the inaugural jet flight of American Airlines Flight AM-8 from Atlanta, Georgia, to Dallas, Texas, on November 13, 1959. The envelope is a collectible item for philatelists and aviation enthusiasts, marking a significant milestone in the history of commercial jet travel in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Product Description:**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- **Title:** First Jet Flight AM-8 Atlanta to Dallas Commemorative Envelope\u003cbr\u003e- **Flight Date:** November 13, 1959\u003cbr\u003e- **Location of Origin:** Atlanta, Georgia (postmarked with the date and time: 12:30 PM, Nov 13, 1959)\u003cbr\u003e- **Stamp Included:** \u003cbr\u003e  - A single 7-cent U.S. airmail stamp, featuring a blue silhouette of a jet airplane with the text \"U.S. Air Mail\" and a background of horizontal lines, symbolizing speed and flight.\u003cbr\u003e- **Cachet (Design on Envelope):**\u003cbr\u003e  - The left side of the envelope features a blue illustration of a jet airplane in flight, with a curved path connecting two stars labeled \"ATLANTA\" and \"DALLAS,\" representing the flight route.\u003cbr\u003e  - The text \"FIRST JET FLIGHT AM-8\" is prominently displayed in a bold, blue font within an oval surrounding the jet illustration, highlighting the significance of the event.\u003cbr\u003e  - The envelope has a red, white, and blue striped border along the edges, a common design for airmail envelopes, emphasizing its association with air travel.\u003cbr\u003e- **Postmark:** \u003cbr\u003e  - A circular postmark reads \"Atlanta, GA, Nov 13, 12:30 PM, 1959,\" marking the official date and time of the first jet flight.\u003cbr\u003e- **Additional Markings:** \u003cbr\u003e  - The text \"VIA AIR MAIL\" is printed in red on the right side of the envelope, indicating the method of delivery.\u003cbr\u003e  - The envelope is addressed to \"Mr. I. Koplow, 715 W. 172 St., New York 32, N.Y.,\" showing it was mailed as part of the commemorative flight.\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition:** The envelope appears to be in good condition, typical of a well-preserved collectible from the late 1950s, with some minor signs of aging such as slight discoloration around the edges (based on the image provided).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Jet Flight cover is a piece of postal and aviation history, celebrating the introduction of jet service on American Airlines Flight AM-8 between Atlanta and Dallas. It serves as a unique addition to any collection of aviation memorabilia, philatelic items, or artifacts from the early jet age of commercial air travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46139360084132,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/9E6FDB5B-6A57-4BE1-80AC-CE40240F4DF5.jpg?v=1723945194","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1959-first-jet-flight-am-8-07-cents-us-air-mail","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}