{"product_id":"1961-11-air-mail-aerogramme-first-day-cover-johnstown-pennsylvania","title":"1961 11¢ Air Mail Aerogramme – First Day Cover | Johnstown, Pennsylvania","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis 1961 United States First Day Cover is a light blue aerogramme featuring the 11¢ air mail design with a globe and jet aircraft. With a clear Johnstown postmark, it is a scarce and practical collectible for airmail, aerogramme, and postal stationery enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🧾 Key Points:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e: June 16, 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Johnstown, Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11¢ (printed on aerogramme)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11¢ Air Mail Aerogramme | International Airmail Postal Stationery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Represents the affordable international airmail stationery used for lightweight correspondence during the jet age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Market Value\u003c\/strong\u003e: $8–$18 USD, depending on condition and demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🖼️ Product Overview:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 1961 11¢ Air Mail Aerogramme First Day Cover is a standard light blue aerogramme with red and blue border markings. It features a printed 11¢ stamp design showing a globe and red jet aircraft, tied by the Johnstown first day postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight blue aerogramme with red\/blue airmail border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted 11¢ air mail design with globe and jet aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular Johnstown, Pa. postmark dated Jun 16, 9 A.M., 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“AÉROGRAMME • PAR AVION” text at bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“U.S. POSTAGE” and “AIR MAIL” markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for collectors of U.S. aerogrammes, airmail postal stationery, or 1961 international mail items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e📚 Historical Context:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssued on June 16, 1961, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, this aerogramme provided an economical way to send lightweight international airmail letters. Aerogrammes were popular in the jet age for their low cost and standardized format, allowing correspondents worldwide to communicate efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💎 Collectible Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Market Value or Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used or first day aerogrammes from 1961 are less common than envelope covers and appeal to stationery specialists. Clean examples typically sell in the $8–$18 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Would Be Interested:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of U.S. aerogrammes and postal stationery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirmail and international mail enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of 1961 jet-age postal items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral First Day Cover collectors focusing on stationery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Unexpected or Notable Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe aerogramme format folds into its own envelope, making it self-contained and lightweight for airmail. The red jet and globe design emphasizes global connectivity. Issued from Johnstown, it shows the wide distribution of this practical postal item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdd this rare \u003cstrong\u003e11¢ Air Mail Aerogramme\u003c\/strong\u003e First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51296679067812,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260406112908.jpg?v=1775501264","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1961-11-air-mail-aerogramme-first-day-cover-johnstown-pennsylvania","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}