The phrase ‘historic event covers’ conjures up images of scruffy old envelopes that passed through the mails when your great-granddad wore short pants and the world moved at a slower pace.
 

Also known as souvenir covers and special event covers, these artful message carriers were created for a wide range of unique occasions.  The covers often include a descriptive write-up to explain the event.  One such one-and-only cover:  “President Richard M. Nixon Resignation.” (The Nixon cover includes both text and a photo of the disgraced Commander-in-Chief )

Event covers mark achievements in aviation, entertainment, politics, transportation, sports, and even philately!  The Postal Service traditionally kicks off National Stamp Collecting Month by issuing new commemorative stamps in late September or early October.

 

World War II,  "Carrier Planes Lash JAP Fleet!" 1945
World War II, "Carrier Planes Lash JAP Fleet!" 1945
$7.50 (0 Bids)
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US First Flight Inaugurating Air Mail Service Green Bay
US First Flight Inaugurating Air Mail Service Green Bay
$1.50 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 24m
U.S. NAVAL COVER- USCGC CROCODILE - (WPB-87369)
U.S. NAVAL COVER- USCGC CROCODILE - (WPB-87369)
$3.75
Time Left: 27m
US Olympic Festival-Steel Plow Scott #UX115 (9217-23)
US Olympic Festival-Steel Plow Scott #UX115 (9217-23)
$1.99
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US Olympic Festival-Flag Scott #UX117 (9217-22)
US Olympic Festival-Flag Scott #UX117 (9217-22)
$1.99
Time Left: 27m
US Olympic Festival-Constitution Scott #UX116 (9217-24)
US Olympic Festival-Constitution Scott #UX116 (9217-24)
$1.99
Time Left: 27m
LINDBERGH 50TH ANNIVERSARY FLIGHT,  ST. LOUIS - CHICAGO~
LINDBERGH 50TH ANNIVERSARY FLIGHT, ST. LOUIS - CHICAGO~
$5.00
Time Left: 29m
FIRST FLIGHT COVER,  AM80,  MCALESTER TO TULSA OK
FIRST FLIGHT COVER, AM80, MCALESTER TO TULSA OK
$1.00 (0 Bids)
Time Left: 34m
FIRST FLIGHT BIG SPRING,  TX - FORT WORTH,  TX 2 1947
FIRST FLIGHT BIG SPRING, TX - FORT WORTH, TX 2 1947
$1.00
Time Left: 36m
FIRST FLIGHT CHATTANOOGA,  TN - MEMPHIS,  TN 11 15 60
FIRST FLIGHT CHATTANOOGA, TN - MEMPHIS, TN 11 15 60
$1.00
Time Left: 36m
FIRST FLIGHT SIOUX CITY.IA - CHICAGO,  IL. 9 26 50 AUTOG
FIRST FLIGHT SIOUX CITY.IA - CHICAGO, IL. 9 26 50 AUTOG
$1.00
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FIRST FLIGHT WATERLOO .IA - SIOUX CITY,  IA 9 26 50 AUTO
FIRST FLIGHT WATERLOO .IA - SIOUX CITY, IA 9 26 50 AUTO
$1.00
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US Space Cover 1980. Weather Satellite "GOES 4" Launch
US Space Cover 1980. Weather Satellite "GOES 4" Launch
$4.50
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1927 RC17 Rate Change Cover Tacoma WA.
1927 RC17 Rate Change Cover Tacoma WA.
$1.91 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 38m
1929 CAM 28E2 Kansas City MO 1st Flight cover
1929 CAM 28E2 Kansas City MO 1st Flight cover
$3.80 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 41m
ROESSLER AIRMAIL,  1931 St. Thomas VIRGIN ISL. to CUBA
ROESSLER AIRMAIL, 1931 St. Thomas VIRGIN ISL. to CUBA
$20.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 43m
United We Stand (9-11-01) ~ Event Cover ~Greensboro,  NC
United We Stand (9-11-01) ~ Event Cover ~Greensboro, NC
$5.00
Time Left: 43m
ROESSLER AIRMAIL,  1934 FIRST FLIGHT,  Augusta,  ME
ROESSLER AIRMAIL, 1934 FIRST FLIGHT, Augusta, ME
$20.00 (0 Bids)
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AIRMAIL COVERS @@ JAPAN to OREGON Western AIRLINES annv
AIRMAIL COVERS @@ JAPAN to OREGON Western AIRLINES annv
$0.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 45m
LOT of 3 COVERS 1951-2 stamps FIRST FLIGHT US AIR MAIL
LOT of 3 COVERS 1951-2 stamps FIRST FLIGHT US AIR MAIL
$0.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 45m

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