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    1931 (May 24): Hillig and Hoiriis Transatlantic Flight -  Airmail envelope franked with 2 c. red tied by "Liberty N.Y. May 24 1931/4.30PM" duplex, flown to Harbour Grace/Newfoundland and mailed then to Copenhagen by boat, receiving on arrival  25 öre blue cancelled "Köbenhavn 3.7.31", signed on front by the pilots. 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