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Lot# 870 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 870 Senegal

    First Solo Crossing of the South Atlantic from East to West 1933 (Feb. 8): Cover posted at "THIES SENEGAL 8 FEV. 33" franked Senegal 50 cts. and signed by Capt. Mollison with his annotation "Carried by me / England S. America" in manuscript. Very fine and the only known cover to date.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF