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    Catalogue# : 459/460
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    1934 (Jan 22): Postcard from Sieger to Buenos Aires with combination of Italy First Flight Rome / Buenos Aires 2 lire and 3 lire tied by viollet cachet and Libya definitive 50 c. and 1 lire tied by Tripoli cds's. Registered label tied by framed First Flight cachet in red at left.
    Note: On the flight from Dakar to Natale (Brazil) the Italian plane had troubles and approaching the coast attempted to land on a beach at Ceara near Fortaleza. It struck a large rock and over-turned. The mechanic and radio officer were both injured. The mail was salvaged undamaged and was embarked on the first direct postal flight between Rome and Buenos Aires with the special 'Volo' cachet.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF