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Auction: 3025 - Stamps & Covers of the World & Stamp Boxes
Lot: 640

NEWFOUNDLAND Airmails 1919 Transatlantic Air Race 1919 (9 June) Handley-Page attempt by Admiral Sir Mark Kerr, Imperial Tobacco Co. illustrated envelope (complete with contents) to London, bearing $1 on 15c. with St. John's machine d.s. and showing Harbour Grace c.d.s. for 14 June alongside; the letter (toned and some faults) suggesting that the cover was originally intended to be flown on the Alcock and Brown flight. E. Diena Certificate (1981). Photo Estimate £ 1,000-1,200

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