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Lot# 865 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 865 Ireland

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    First Solo Flight Europe to North America 1932 (Aug. 18): 'GRESHAM HOTEL DUBLIN' envelope, carried by Captain James A. Mollison on his first solo record flight from Dublin to New York, with his own signature and endorsed "per ''THE HEARTS CENTENT'' / IRELAND -AMERICA', franked with Ireland 1 d. and 2 d. tied by "UPR LEESON ST. DUBLIN 18 AU 32" cds. with additional Canadian franking 3 c. cancelled by "SAINT JOHN -N.B. AU 20 32" cds. and forwarded to Mr. D.E. Saul M.S. Monarch of Bermuda Pier 95 N.R. New York. Fine and scarce, one of only five covers known.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold