I got 2 wonderful covers in the mail from a friend

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I got 2 wonderful covers in the mail from a friend Sept 9, 2014 3:10:19 GMT -5 MikeC99, tomd, and 2 more like this

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Post by krash on Sept 9, 2014 3:10:19 GMT -5

Post card

Front:

~ Spoof about origin of gift pheasants.

Back:

Scott #331 With manuscript cancellation

Cover

~ Scott # 634 perf 11x10½ Cancellation date 1930 FROM New Britain Conn. with slogan cancel - #OMS021 AIR-MAIL / (biplane) / SAVES TIME; Addressed to: Mavis D. Soxe (Sote){?} No receiving mark on back.

I cannot make out the town/city in the address; I know that it's NOT ~ New Hartford, New Boston, New Preston, New Haven, New Canaan, New Milford, New Fairfield, New London

Any ideas? I'm leaning twards a very sloppy New Britain? what do you think?

Last Edit: Sept 10, 2014 1:58:58 GMT -5 by krash

I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

kacyds Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Did you hear the joke about the unstamped letter? You wouldn't get it. Posts: 16,133 Location (Country): United States	I got 2 wonderful covers in the mail from a friend Sept 9, 2014 6:09:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kacyds on Sept 9, 2014 6:09:30 GMT -5 Since the cancellation is New Britain, I'm leaning toward that. Any ways, nice postal history!!!

Craig Gone But Not Forgotten Is your leg wet? Yikes! Sorry 'bout that ... Posts: 6,627 Location (Country): USA	I got 2 wonderful covers in the mail from a friend Sept 9, 2014 12:33:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Craig on Sept 9, 2014 12:33:39 GMT -5 It's New Britain.

Bhaal Master Stamper Philatelists are Curators of small works of Art Posts: 147 Location (Country): Staten Island, NY	I got 2 wonderful covers in the mail from a friend Sept 9, 2014 13:04:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Bhaal on Sept 9, 2014 13:04:17 GMT -5 Awesome, I love PPCs & covers.

krash Gone But Not Forgotten I'm awesome! :) Posts: 1,280	I got 2 wonderful covers in the mail from a friend Sept 10, 2014 6:03:47 GMT -5 kacyds likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krash on Sept 10, 2014 6:03:47 GMT -5 Thank you! I already have these sleeved and placed in one of my Vario binders. Plenty more in there to keep them good company! Thank you very much Kris! I love them!
	I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

Butterfly Stamp Bears Posting Guru Stamp Bears Supporter Posts: 2,093 Location (Country): Portland,OR USA	I got 2 wonderful covers in the mail from a friend Sept 10, 2014 9:41:04 GMT -5 krash and Fire like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Butterfly on Sept 10, 2014 9:41:04 GMT -5 74 hart street, New Britain googles as located at or beside what is now a hospital.
	Now downsizing, really!

I got 2 wonderful covers in the mail from a friend

Post by krash on Sept 9, 2014 3:10:19 GMT -5

Post by kacyds on Sept 9, 2014 6:09:30 GMT -5

Post by Craig on Sept 9, 2014 12:33:39 GMT -5

Post by Bhaal on Sept 9, 2014 13:04:17 GMT -5

Post by krash on Sept 10, 2014 6:03:47 GMT -5

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