Auction 90, Session 2 - Worldwide Rare Stamps and Postal History
Lot 1290:
August 1-2, 1930, John Mears and Henry Brown Attempted Round the World Flight, crashed in Harbor Grace, Newfoundland after setting world speed record on NY-Newfoundland route. ”Roessler” stationery postcard 1c green with pre-printed portrait of John Mears on front and portrait in pilot’s uniform and signature on reverse, uprated by Special Delivery stamp of 10c red lilac, tied by East Orange, NJ ”August 1, 1930” entry ds and bearing Harbour Grace ”AU.2.1930” marking alongside, mostly VF and rare, Muller #321, 30,000points, Est. $400-$500, Sc. #E15a
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