Vintage RPPC 1929 Curtiss Robin St Louis Robin NR59H Endurance Airplane Postcard For Sale

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Subject: Exceptional, rare vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) depicting the famous 1929 Curtiss Robin monoplane, famously known as the "St. Louis Robin" (tail number NR59H). The photo captures ground crew or mechanics inspecting the tail assembly surrounded by a crowd on the airfield field. This aircraft, piloted by Dale Jackson and Forrest O'Brine, set a historic world flight endurance record of over 420 hours (17.5 days) in July 1929 over Forest Park in St. Louis.

Key Details:

• Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)

• Format: Standard RPPC postcard size (~3.5" x 5.5")

• Paper Stock / Back Style: Laurel Wreath / "Post Card" divider back (typical late 1920s era) with a pencil annotation on the reverse: "1929 St. Louis Robin 17 1/2 Days Endurance Flight Record"

• Condition: Unposted, strong contrast, sharp photo detail, and clean edges. Please inspect high-resolution scans for exact cosmetic condition.