Auction 94-1
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History, Philatelic Rarities of the World. Part 1
By RARITAN STAMPS, Inc.
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Oct 27, 2022
PO Box 425 Cranbury, NJ 08512-0425, USA, United States
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The Sale contains 1580 lots and represents the property of 28 owners.
Among the highlights are:
- Over 200 lots related to Worldwide Air Post, including Pioneer and Zeppelin Flights items of various countries;
- Beautiful selection of US and Canada Proofs, Errors and Multiples; Valuable British Commonwealth, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II issues in blocks of four;
- Rarities of China of all periods, including Mei Lan-fang and 15th Anniversary souvenir sheets, Golden Monkey and many more;
- Nice ranges of French, German and Italian lots;
- A One Man Collection of Judaica Theme in Worldwide Philately;
- Strong Russian area material of all regimes;
- Outstanding Ukrainian Classic items from renowned Collections of John Bulat, Dr. Seichter and Dr. Zelonka.
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LOT 46:
Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Australia
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Buyer's Premium: 15%
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Worldwide Air Post Stamps and Postal History - Australia
PIONEER EXPERIMENTAL FIRST FLIGHTS - COLLECTION: 1929-34, 10 covers neatly arranged on profusely inscribed pages, represents details of airplanes, itineraries, weather conditions and etc., including flights ''Adelaide - Perth'' of 1929 (legs Ceduna - Forrest - Kalgoorlie - Perth) addressed to Berlin, ''Townsville - Brisbane'' of 1930, ''Hobart - Melbourne'' of 1931 delivered due to bad weather by automobile from Hobart to Launceston and then by airplane to Melbourne, Qantas flight ''Brisbane - Rockhampton'' of 1931, Imperial Airways flight from Sydney to London of 1931, KLM flight from Sydney to Sumatra, ANA flight ''Melbourne - London'' of 1931, VH-UXX ''Faith in Australia'' flights to New Zealand and to New Guinea both of 1934, Qantas flight ''Australia - Singapore - London'' of 1934, in addition ANA souvenir Christmas envelope, each item with appropriate confirmation (were applied) arrival markings, mostly VF and rarely offered material, Est. $500-$600
