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Lot# 458 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 458 Egypt Arab. Republic

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    1926: Pioneering Aviation, Costes and de Vitrolles world record attempt flight, Le Bourget, France to Kom Ombo, Egypt and Return flight, dated 27th September 1926, franked with France 10 c. green, 40 c. red and 1 f. blue tied by "BOURGET-AVIATION / SEINE" datestamp and also franked with an Egypt 5 m. brown, applied for the return leg, tied by "KOM OMBO" postmark dated 28th September 1926, with "CHAVILLE / BANLIEUE OUEST" arrival alongside dated 2nd October 1926 and an additional strike on reverse, a fine and very scarce cover; one of eight covers flown.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF