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Lot# 503 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 503 Argentina

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    Compagnie Générale Aéropostale CGA / Air France South Atlantic - Air Services to Europe 1928/40: Fine six volume collection, 350 covers/cards, mainly from and to Argentine, incl. CGA 1928 (March 1) first flight (4), special printed CGA picture postcard used on 2nd flight to Montevideo, envelope (Sept. 27) carried by 'Alcanze al Vapor' flight Service to USA together with similar envelope via France to NY (Oct. 18, 1928), further 10 special printed X-mas cards, two envelopes of 1929 (Sept. 3) of Aeroposta Argentina First Flight Service to Santiago de Chile, 1929 (Sept. 12) Trial flights Comodoro Rivadavia -Buenos Aires, 1930 (Jan. 23) first Flight Service from Asuncion as well as 1930 (July 4) Mermoz return flight (3) with mail to Switzerland, Germany and France, in addition 1930 (Dec. 27) Cap Juby (Rio de Oro) Crash cover from Paraguay as well as interesting commercial usages from and to Switzerland (30), Great Britain (35+), Austria, Belgium, CSSR, Netherlands and mail to England, all showing interesting rates and some high frankings to $5 on commercial mail from Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy (2), Spain (2) and Switzerland. All fine mounted and neatly described on album pages. A fine offer for the airmil specialist, viewing highly recommended.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF