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    1937 (Jan 21): First Flight registered cover to Corsica, France franked on reverse by 1933 Waterfall 20 c., 25 c. (2) and 30 c., slightly over edge of cover, and front with 1937 'Roland Garros' Airmail 50 c. red neatly cancelled by 'Saint Denis / Reunion' cds (Jan 25), repeated strike alongside with "Premiére liason aèropostale / Réunion-France / sans surtaxe / Equipage: Laurent-Touge-Lénier" Flight cachet in black adjacent. Airmail label cancelled in black as Flight as onward transmission to Corsica was by boat. Reverse with Bastia arrival cds (14/2) in black. Scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold