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lot # 597 - GREAT BRITAIN Zeppelin Flights

Tuesday Feb 28, 2017 10:00 America/New_York
Last date for bids: 
Feb 28, 08:00 EST

1929 (23 Nov), OHMS pre-printed cover with typed "Posted on Board H.M. Airship R101 in flight", franked with 1 1/2d red brown, posted from Bedford, with original letter headed "H.M. Airship R.101" and embossed arms ("this is written on board the airship as requested", dated Nov 23 1929), fine and rare trial-flight cover, one of only three known (a similar item was sold in a German auction in 2006 for Euro 3,500, plus commission), signed Gappe
Estimate: $1000

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