Author: BIGNOTTI, George (1918-2013)
Title: Signed Postal Cover
Description: This Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Famer (elected 1975) was chief mechanic extraordinaire, racking up more natrional Championship wins than any other grease monkey -- seven Indianapolis 500 championships among them; he worked for the likes of Gordon Johncock, Al Unser, A.J. Foyt and other legendary drivers. NOT a First Day Cover, but rather a Signed Postal Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled at Indianapolis, IN, on 28 May 1973 noting "Indianapolis / Home of / the '500' Festival." Single 8-cent "Copernicus / 1473-1973" stamp at upper right. Large inkstamped cachet at left commemorates this "500 Festival" and notes "Indianapolis 500-Mile Race / Hoosier Hospitality." Fine. Bignotti signs large and bold near the center in blue ballpoint. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Very unusual. .
Keywords: Athletes
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Title: Signed Postal Cover
Description: This Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Famer (elected 1975) was chief mechanic extraordinaire, racking up more natrional Championship wins than any other grease monkey -- seven Indianapolis 500 championships among them; he worked for the likes of Gordon Johncock, Al Unser, A.J. Foyt and other legendary drivers. NOT a First Day Cover, but rather a Signed Postal Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled at Indianapolis, IN, on 28 May 1973 noting "Indianapolis / Home of / the '500' Festival." Single 8-cent "Copernicus / 1473-1973" stamp at upper right. Large inkstamped cachet at left commemorates this "500 Festival" and notes "Indianapolis 500-Mile Race / Hoosier Hospitality." Fine. Bignotti signs large and bold near the center in blue ballpoint. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Very unusual. .
Keywords: Athletes
Price: US$ 50.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 46329
- Book number: 46329
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