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  • Lot# : 1179 USA

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    1935: First American Rocket Flight Experiment at Astoria/NY by William S. Sykora on September 22nd., Registererd envelope from first firing bearing rocket label in dark blue as well as US postage 14 c. blue and 3 c. purple (Scott Nos. 565+773), addressed to Brooklyn and showing additional L2 'Rocket And Mail- Damaged By Explosion', a rare item - only  28 damaged pieces recovered (out of 250) Ellington-Zwisler = $ 750/Hopferwieser = nicht katalogisiert.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF