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Lot# 1405 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1405 USA

    Stratosphere Balloon EXPLORER II - 'U.S. Army National Geographic Stratosphere Flight' Rapid City South Dakota 1935 (July 12): Fine selection of five envelopes, including an illustr. envelope with National Geographic certificate handstamped. "From the Franklin D. Roosevelt Collection / Authenticated By H.R. Harmer Inc. N.Y.' in red, signed by Capt. Albert W. Stevens and Orvil A. Anderson, further two envelopes bearing 'BALLOON BURST INFLATING / 3 A.M. JULY 12, 1935' handstamp, of which one signed by Mission Commander Capt. Anderson, Capt. Stevens the pilot and scientific observer and Captain Randolph P. Williams as appointed alternate pilot. Fine.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold