Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 2120
Symbol: C
Cat No: Nov. 23
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1926 (Nov. 23), United States Navy Attempted Non-stop Flight Hampton Roads, Virginia to Coco Solo, Canal Zone, U.S. #C7 tied by Norfolk, VA, Nov. 23, 1926, Hamp Roads, duplex on cover to Canal Zone, 4-line "NAVAL AIR STATION / HAMPTON ROADS, VA. / TO PANAMA-CANAL ZONE / FIRST NON-STOP FLIGHT," private handstamp, Cristobal, Nov. 26, 1926 backstamp with postmaster Gerald D. Bliss initials; planes were forced down near Isle of Pines, Cuba, and only one completed the flight, a Very Fine cover, a scarce and desirable flight, 68 pieces carried, of which only a few with cachet.
AAMC CZ 13; $125. (Image)
Estimate $75-100
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Opening US$ 40.00
Closed..Aug-18-2022, 14:58:56 EST
Sold For 0
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