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Lot# 102 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 102 France

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    1928: Second Catapult Flight from the 'Ile de France' to Le Havre, franked by Pasteur 10 fr. on 1.50 fr. blue, very well centered, with Semeuse 50 c. red and 1 fr. blue, both in hor. pairs, tied by octagonal 'Le Havre' datestamp (August 23) in black, with registration label 'New York Au Havre' below and five line 'Première Liason Postale Aérienne' cachet. Backstamped on arrival (Aug 23) and returned to New York with oval 'NEW YORK REG'Y DIV 8-31 1928' on reverse. A very rare cover, cert. Brun (2016).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF