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  • Lot# : 1237 Newfoundland

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    1931 (June 24): Hillig and Hoiriis Transatlantic Flight -  Airmail envelope franked with 6 c. black tied by "Harbour Grace June 24" cds and bearing special airmail label 15 c. green & brown alongside, sent  to Copenhagen by boat, with St. John's dispatch June 26 and "Köbenhavn 3.7.31" arrival mark on reverse, signed on front by both pilots. Also a signed photograph of the aircraft "Liberty". They carried considerable mail but were forbidden by the Postal Authorities at Newfoundland to carry it across the Atlantic Muller 339 = 5'000 points/AACM 1140.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold