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PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
3005 F 6 € 8.500
NEWFOUNDLAND, Transatlantic Flight from
Trepassey/Newfoundland to Rome/Italy by Commander
Francesco de Pinedo in Seaplane Santa Maria II,
Minister's Office Cover with 60c "Cabot" overprinted in
red "AIR MAIL DE PINEDO 1927" cancelled "St. John's
May 20, 1927 adressed to Milano, Italy, usual faint
strike of "Trepassy Newfld MY 21, 1927" datestamp
(2), Rome arrival cancellation 06-22 on the backside,
great rarity (only 225 items known) in superb condition;
certified Bolaffi (SG 163, Muller 13, Scott C4, Yvert A4,
Longhi 1641-27MPc)
3005
3006
3006 F 6 € 3.500
NEWFOUNDLAND, Second "Columbia" Transatlantic
Flight from Harbour Grace/Newfoundland by Capt. Errol
Byrd and Lt. Harry Connor, who were forced down on
the beach at Tresco Island, 25 miles from Lands End/
England; the following day they completed the flight to
Croydon Airport; one of 65 covers with 36 Cts "Caribou"
overprinted "Trans-Atlantic/Air Mail/By B.M./ 'Columbia'/
September/1930 /Fifty Cents" from St. Johns September
25, 1930 via Harbour Grace 10-09 to London 10-13; an
important and very rare item of transcontinental airmail
in very good condition; signed Raybaudi plus certificate
Diena (SG 191)
3007 F 6 € 180
Balbo Squadron Flight "Crociera Aerea del
Decenniale Italia - Nord America", beautifully franked
(CA$ 1,45) special cover from Shediac 1933-07-4
flown by Italian Air Cruise to Chicago 07-15, 289
covers were flown on this stage, Sorani certificate
(Longhi 33SHa)
3007