Description: 1946 Airmail Cover from Porto, Portugal to South Bend, Indiana, USA Sender: Gonçalves & Melo, Lda, Bicicletas e Acessórios, Rua Formosa, 282 a 286 - Porto, Portugal Recipient: Bendix Home Appliances, Inc., Export Division, South Bend, Indiana, USA Postmark: Porto, June 1946 (day is difficult to read) Stamps: 3$50 Castelo de Ourem (Scott #635, issued 1945) 1$75 Castelo de Lisboa (Scott #629, issued 1945)Additional Notes: This cover features two stamps from the "Castles of Portugal" series. The recipient, Bendix Home Appliances, Inc., was a major American manufacturer of washing machines. The sender, Gonçalves & Melo, Lda, was a Portuguese bicycle and accessories company. This likely shows a business connection between the two. While the envelope is in rough condition, the historical connection between these two companies and the attractive castle stamps could still be of interest to some collectors.
Price: 8.99 USD
Location: Muskegon, Michigan
End Time: 2025-02-03T15:04:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.97 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 3$50, and 1$75 (Two stamps total)
Type: Cover
Year of Issue: 1941-1950
Place of Origin: Portugal & Colonies
Quality: Used
Currency: Pre-Decimal
Region: Portugal
Grade: Ungraded
Topic: Business, Industry, Careers
Cancellation Type: Machine Cancel
Certification: Uncertified
