WWII (1942) USS Lexington CV-16 Launching Postal Cover

This is a 1942 launching postal cover for the USS Lexington (CV-16), also known as the "Blue Ghost". An aircraft carrier, the Lexington was launched September 23, 194The name USS Cabot had been intended for the ship, but this changed when word arrived during her construction that the USS Lexington (CV-2) had been lost in battle. The cover is postmarked for Quincy, Massachusetts three days after the launching.

Circa 1942.

Approximately 3-5/8" in height and 6-1/2" in length.

Paper.

None.

QUINCY, MASS. SEP 26 1-PM 1942.

This is from a WWII USN launching postal cover collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCX13 LAHX6/14

7+ (Very Fine+): The cover has some light wear only.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.