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  • Lot# : 833 Costa Rica

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    1928: First Flight cover for San Jose - Panama Flight by Mexican pilot Roberto Fierro, bearing 1926 10 c. carmine-rose tied by framed 'HOMENAJE AL AVIADOR / MEXICANO-CORONEL / ROBERTO FIERRO" in violet, reverse with San Jose cds (Sept 7). Fierro took off from Costa Rica on Sept 8, and landed in Panama at Albrook Airfield at midday. Scarce flight, just 100 covers carried Muller 10 = 2'500 pts.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF