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Auction: 8030 - Important Great Britain, British Empire & Foreign Stamps & Covers, including items from the Royal Philatelic Collection
Lot: 81

x Ireland 1922 Definitive with watermark multiple monogram "Se", 1/- blue overprinted "atlantic/air mail/august/1932" in magenta, initialled "JAM" in black ink on reverse, superb unmounted mint. A great rarity in this superb condition and probably the finest example known. Hamilton-Bowen Certificate (2008) Estimate £ 3,000-5,000 Note: This stamp was prepared for the East-West flight of the aviator James A. Mollison from Portmarnock to Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, on 18th August 1932.

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