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    1933 (July 1 - Aug. 12): CROCIERA DEL DECENNALE - VOLO ANDATE E RITORNO, two registered envelopes from Orbetello, one franked with triptych I - BORG L. 5,25 +19,75 to "REYKIAVIK 5.VII.33.18", other franked with I - LEON L. 5,25 + 44,75 to "CHICAGO IL. JUL.17 1933", both cancelled by special flight cachet "CROCIERA AEREA DEL DECENNALE - ROMA FERROVIA - 15.6.33 XI.22" with an additional strike on reverse plus scarce rectangular cachet "POST OFFICE / Newfoundland / JUL 29 1933 / CLARENVILLE", (near Shoal Harbour). Both envelopes addressed to Oswaldo Pelosi, carried on board and signed by all crew members of I -  GAL for which no triptych had been issued, Capt. Luigi Gallo, 2. Capt. Luigi Klinger  (Clingheri) and Serg. Mot. Pietro Bartolini together with signature of Rolando Mansani 1. Av Mot. on I - VERC. The squadron stayed at Clarenville, before they started their return flight Aug 8. from Shoal Harbour to Ponte Delgado. In this form, the sole known covers. Certificates Diena (1989) and Dott. Fiorenzo Longhi (2004).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF