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    1930 (Sept 2): 'American Legion Convention / International Flight' card franked by Washington 2 c. red tied by Boston slogan cancel, mailed on the Russell Boardman / John Polando flight that was delayed, initially for nearly a year, with eventual acceptance datestamp on reverse of ISTANBUL in black (July 30, 1931). The card is signed by the Pilot, Russell Boardman, on reverse and the 'plane, the 'Cape Cod' flew direct from New York to Istanbul in a flying time of 50 hours and 8 minutes for the 5'011 mile journey. Extremely rare flight from both the American and Turkish point of view. Ex collection Bill Roberrtson Muller # 343 = 20'000 pts.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold