First Day Cover for the Keel-Laying of the USS GROTON

first day cover

EPHEMERA
Electric Boat, Division of General Dynamics
USA, CT, Groton
1973-08-03
paper
overall: 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.

First day cover for the keel-laying of the USS GROTON. Design on the left third of the envelope illustrated by E. Wright; illustration depicts two welders laying down the keel of the USS GROTON on a backdrop of a large unidentified building and tower monument. Illustration captioned: “Keel-laying / August 3, 1973 / USS GROTON (SSN694) / Initiated by Mrs. Anne H. Richardson / General Dynamics / Electric Boat Division”. To the right of illustration around atom illustration: “DPS 70 / Official Cover”. Postmarked “GROTON, CT / AUG 3 / PM / 1973 / 06340”; stamp in the upper right corner celebrating the bicentennial of The Boston Tea Party, 8¢. Reverse unillustrated. Overall excellent condition. Overall: 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.

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