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Lot# 5432 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 5432 Peru

    1911: Airmail Postcards, the complete unused set of six numbered cards all celebrating the Peruvian Pilot Juan Bielovucic, printed by Sanmarti y Ca. with six different photographs of the pilot taken between Jan 8 and Jan 15, 1911. Exceptional quality and extremely rare.rnrnNote: Bielovucic took part in the Le Bourget Air Show and completed the 295 kilometre Paris–Nancy flight in 1911, setting a new record of two hours and fifty minutes for the route. On 15 January 1911, Bielovucic returned to Peru, bringing with him an aeroplane and the technical staff requested by the Peruvian Aviation League. Fom Santa Beatriz, he piloted the first aircraft flight in Peru, flying over Lima, Callao and above the Pacific Ocean coast. The flight was witnessed by the President of Peru Augusto B. Leguía and other dignitaries.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF