Swissair First Flight Washington DC to Zurich, 1992

Red-printed cachet on standard airmail envelope featuring the Swissair logo with Swiss cross and text 'First Flight Washington D.C. to Zurich via Boston,' along with a reproduction of a classic Swiss cantonal stamp (2½ Rp) and 'U.S. Postal Service' attribution. The stamp used is the 50-cent Harriet Quimby Pioneer Pilot US Airmail issue, depicting the aviator in purple flight gear with an early biplane in the background. The front bears a circular machine cancel from Washington, DC 20066 dated September 14, 1992, and trilingual airmail labels (Via Air Mail / Correo Aereo / Par Avion). The reverse shows a Swiss arrival backstamp from Zürich Flughafen (airport) dated 15-9-92.

The cachet features red text and artwork with the Swissair logo, a description of the first flight from Washington D.C. to Zurich via Boston, and a red illustration of a Swiss postage stamp with an aviation theme. The stamp is the 50-cent Harriet Quimby Pioneer Pilot airmail stamp (Scott C128), depicting Quimby in purple flight gear with an early biplane in the background. The postmark is a circular black cancellation with text 'WASHINGTON, D.C. 20066' and the date 'SEP 14 1992'. The back of the envelope shows a Zurich Flughafen arrival postmark dated '15-9-92-14'. The cover is in excellent condition with clear printing and no visible damage.