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Lot# 1626 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 1626 Italy

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    1933: Trittici Crociera Nord Atlantica, both values 5.25 l. + 19.75 l. and 5.25 + 44.75 l., ovpt. APPARECCHIO I - BALB, with usual perf., tied by "CROCIERA AEREA DEL DECENNALE / ROMA FERROVIA 10.6.33 XI 22"  with corresponding special cachet in green alongside on envelope (address partially crossed) via New York to Rome, then forwarded to Frascati with arrival and forwarding cds's of New York (July 20 1933) and return cds's of Rome and Frascati (Aug 1 33) on reverse. A fine flight cover from Rome Orbetello to the USA, return to Italy with regular Atlantic mail. Use of both trittici on one cover is rare, a fine cover. Cert. Newiger BPP (1999).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF