Lot# 719 - Auction 291-297
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Lot# : 719 Italy
John 'Paddy' Saul's visit at 'Congresso Internazionale degli 'Aviatori Transoceanici' in Rome 1932 (May 22 -June 1): Album with 40 photos and documents relating to the congress, incl. press-photos, invitation cards and envelopes with one taken 'on the occasion of a reception of Italo Balbo', personal invitation of ' Capo del Governo', reception by the 'COMMUNE DI VENEZIA' (June 1)and signed letter written by the Transatlantic flyer Jim Mollison to Paddy Saul: ".... I only wish I were going with you to the Transatlantic Conference. It promises to be a good show." as well as set of 30 signed portrait cards of the Italian 'Atlantic' flyers. An unique occasion, all from John 'Paddy' Saul's private archive.Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHFHammer price : 2,200.00 CHF