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Lot# 1534 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1534 Brasil

    1928/34: Specialised collection of the postal history of Condor and Varig companies in two albums, 65 covers showing routes and rates with a fine array of express and registered usages, many covers bearing diff. markings as 'MP' (Mao Propria = by Hand) to indicate the transfer between the airlines and the Brazilian postal system, incl. first flights as Joint Service Condor - Lloyd Aereo Boliviano on 1930 Rio - La Paz (Muller 81), 1930 (March 21) Condor first flight Rio - 'Cap Arcona' - Berlin, further a Condor - Varig mixed franking on cover from Pelotas via Porto Alegre (Condor) to Rio de Janeiro (Varig), many different domestic usages as well as some interesting Varig combination frankings with a few sent to Germany. A fine and attracitve assembly, all neatly mounted up and described on album pages. An excellent basis for further expansion.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF