Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 18054 - The 'Hermione' Collection of France, 1849-1950
Lot: 813

France
1928 "Ile de France" Issue
10fr. on 90c. red, together with non-surcharged "Berthelot" 90c. red on 23 August envelope to Le Havre, tied by "new-york au havre/d" octagonal datestamp, with "ile de france" straight line, and "aout-septembre 1928/première liaison postale aérienne/transatlantique/par hydravion lancé par catapulte/de l'/pilote: lieutenant de vaisseau l. demougeot" cachet with the signature of the pilot Demougeot below, all applied on front backstamped at Paris and Le Havre. Very fine and desirable, showing clear strikes. Signed Roumet. Spink Maury 3, €3,000. Photo

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate
€1,500 to €3,000