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Lot# 7007 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 7007 Dt. Reich

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    1938: Hans Betram "Round the World" flight, originating in Germany, franked with further adhesives of Iraq, Iran, India, Indo-China, Burma, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the United States, appropriately postmarked, with handstamped cachets of Air France and United Airlines, further backstamped with Pan-Am "Mailed at Wake Island" and "Mailed at Midway Islands" handstamps, amongst a range of other markings, front with manuscript notations as to the proposed route starting via Baghdad and ultimately returning to Berlin, signed by Bertram below, inside envelope a small piece with signature of another aviator, Henry Kiel, a few stains to front, but a scarce and striking cover from this famed flight. Cert. Horst Aisslinger.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF