First Day Cover Original Art & Cover by Tom Dunne 1990 – Claire Chennault – SOLD

Description

First Day Cover Original Art Work and Cover of Claire Lee Chennault, with Flying Tiger (P-40s) in the background.

Claire L. Chennault was the Original Commander who Organized the American Volunteer Group – also known as The Flying Tigers.  This was a group of American pilots defending China from the Japanese before the U.S. entered WWII.

This is an original painting on heavy board, signed by Dunne.  The cover included is postmarked September 6, 1990, and has a silk illustrated swatch.

Fine condition.

Measures approx. 6″ x 7.5″ (image size).