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Lot# 1143 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1143 Iceland

    1931 (July 29): Wolfgang von Gronau's second survey flight with his plane 'Grönland - Wal', envelope from Berlin to List on Sylt, then via Scoresbysund and Godhaab, Port Harrison, Hudson Bay and Longlac, Ontario to the final destination Chicago, with additonal franking in "Reykijavik 11.VIII.31", "Longlac SP 1" and "Chicago Sep 3". Fine and scarce with only 20 items flown, signed by the pilot AAMC 1147, Muller 455.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF