Author: WELLES, Samuel P. (1907-97)
Title: Signed First Day Cover
Description: This renowned paleontologist was long associated with the University of California's Museum of Paleontology. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in New York, New York on 6 May 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Single 6-cent "The Age of Reptiles" stamp at upper right. Near fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left, Welles inscribes and signs in somewhat light black fineline: "Paleontogolically yours, / S.P. Welles." Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. Most unusual. .

Keywords: Science & Medicine


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