Losnr. 477 - 291.-297. Auktion
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Losnr. : 477 Frankreich
1928 (Sept.13/15): 'Ile de France' Catapult Mail: Roessler envelope from NY to Paris franked with 13 c. pair plus 1 c. green tied by undated 'Varick St. Sta" showing on lower left of front crash cachet: "Mail Rescued at Sea from Plane / Abandoned 400 Miles from Paris' in blue (Nierinck 280913) and 'Paris Gare du Nord' arrival mark (Sept. 15) on reverse, further cover from "Paris 13-9 28" with "Gare du Nord' transit (Sept. 15) carried by sea with private arrival postmark Sept. 25. In addition original Keystone Press photo, dated August 23,1928: "Regular ship to shore service was successfully inaugurated". 1928 (Sept. 13) the catapult aircraft had a forced landing into the sea near the Sicilly Islands.This accident stopped all further flights.Ausruf : 300,00 CHFZuschlag : 650,00 CHF