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Lot# 1248 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1248 Italy

    1933 Balbo Squadron Flight Cover, New York to Rome, US 30 c. olive brown (Scott 569) block of twelve, tied on airmail envelope by "New York / Varick St. Annex July 23" duplex, backstamped "Lido di Roma 12.8.33" in blue, nice strike of the purple "ITALIAN AIR CRUISE / NEW YORK - ROMA" cachet. Envelope little soiled, otherwise fine Longhi 2946 = € 1'000, Sass. GP 59 = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF