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Sparks Auctions Sale: 33

Postal History, Foreign
The L.V. Pont Collection of Early Air Mail Postal

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1427
Symbol:

image 1928.SEP.30 Baron von Huenefeld Berlin to Tokyo Flight, Calcutta to Bangkok Siam Leg, addressed to Bangkok, with green "Europa SS" flight cachet and violet "Baron Huenefled" and blue "Tokio 18 Oct." handstamps, Stephen Smith message and signature on reverse reading "Greetings by Baron von Huenfeld". Very Fine, only 46 cards carried on this leg of the flight. (Image)

Est $ 350

Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 400.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:57:00 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1428
Symbol:

image 1928.SEP.30 First Flight Calcutta to Tokyo, addressed to Leon Pont, care of the German Consulate in Tokyo, Japan, flown by Baron Von Huenefeld, one of the first to make a first East to West transatlantic flight by aeroplane. He died shortly after this flight. With various flight cachets, signed by Stephen Smith on back and scarce, with only 47 cards carried. Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 160.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:38:56 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1429
Symbol:

image 1928.SEP.30 Baron von Huenefeld Berlin to Tokyo Flight, Calcutta to Tokyo Japan Leg, addressed to Stephen Smith, care of the German Consulate in Tokyo, Japan, with green "Europa SS" flight cachet and violet "Baron Huenefled" and blue "Tokio 18 Oct." handstamps, Stephen Smith message and signature on reverse reading "Greetings by Baron von Huenfeld, etc.". Very Fine, only 47 cards carried on this leg of the flight. (Image)

Est $ 350

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 475.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:40:30 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1430
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image 1928.DEC.31 Calcutta to Bangkok, Siam Baron von Koenig Cover, with Park Street Calcutta datestamp cancelling stamp plus same day free strike on back, originally addressed to Stephen Smith in Calcutta, crossed-out and re-addressed care of the Baron in Bangkok, Siam. The cover shows a yellow flight cachet reading "Carried by Baron Von Koenig, The Boy Pilot on his HISTORIC Flight To the FAR EAST" plus purple handstamped cachet reading "KAMERAD". The unsealed (printed matter) cover is signed by Baron von Koenig on back, very fine. This is one of the very rare covers offered here which Mr. Pont did not have a copy of in his personal collection. Also includes a non-carried souvenir card from the flight, signed by the Baron, with Stephen Smith initials. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 575.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:41:59 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1431
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.JAN.11 Evacuation of Kabul Flight Cover, addressed to "The Post Master / Peshawar / India" with pencil note written by and initialed by Stephen Smith, reading "This cover was flown from Kabul to Peshawar during the Evacuation of Kabul in 1929". With Smith signature on back. Missing backflap, tears at top and other small fault on front, still a rare cover with very few flown (Brown lists 7 flown only) and described by Mr. Pont as "one of India's rarest air mail covers". (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 400.00
Sold...C$ 3,200.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:45:35 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1432
Symbol:

image 1929.JAN.15 Baron von Koenig Berlin to Tokyo Flight, Calcutta to Singapore Leg, a "Kamerad" card addressed to Singapore, with various flight cachets, plus boxed "Delayed By Unfavourable Weather, Left 5th February". Reverse has yellow flight cachet tied by Singapore April 1st datestamp and a map titled "Indian Airways 1926", with Stephen Smith signature. There is a red ink spot on front, else very fine, with only 25 cards flown. (Image)

Est $ 750

Opening C$ 950.00
Sold...C$ 950.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:47:58 EST
Sold For 950

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1433
Symbol:

image 1929.JAN.15 Baron von Koenig Calcutta to Akyab and Rangoon Flown Cards, both "Kamerad" cards addressed to Stephen Smith, one in Rongoon Burma (58 flown) and one in Akyab (41 flown), both with various cachet handstamps and with "Indian Airways 1926" map on back, also with boxed "Delayed By Unfavourable Weather. Left 5th February". The card to Rangoon is signed on back by Stephen Smith, both very fine. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 350.00
Sold...C$ 350.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:49:29 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1434
Symbol:

image 1929.JAN.29 Baron von Koenig Teheran to Calcutta Flight, franked with German stamp inscribed "Kamerad / V.K." (the name of the Mercedes-Benz-engined airplane) this small registered card is addressed to Stephen Smith in Calcutta. The card is signed by Koenig (The "Boy Pilot") on back. Very fine and rare, according to Mr. Pont and Mr. Brown, only 8 cards were carried (this one numbered "6/8"). Card number "4/8" is pictured in Pradip Jain "Indian Airmails Development and Operations (1911-1942)". (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 725.00
Sold...C$ 1,600.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:50:47 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1435
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.MAY.22 First Experimental Flight by the Bengal Air Transport Co. Darjeeling to Calcutta, with single-line cachet in purple (front and back), mailed without postage with Darjeeling 2a postage due handstamp on front. Darjeeling MAY.22 despatch and Calcutta MAY.23 receiver, both on back alongside Stephen Smith signature. Very fine and described by Mr. Pont as "A very scarce item, with about 6 items flown". (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 2,000.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:52:24 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1436
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.MAY.31 Croydon to Calcutta Flight on the "Maryland Free State", a newspaper wrapper endorsed "printed matter", with single line cachet handstamp (front and back) addressed to Smith in Calcutta, with manuscript note on back reading "J.B. Scholte / pilot C-aadr / :Maryland Free State" / carried from London to Calcutta / June 10th, 1929" with JUN.10 Calcutta receiver. Vertical crease at left and stain on back, still a very rare item with only one cover and 13 newspapers flown. (Image)

Est $ 350

Opening C$ 800.00
Sold...C$ 1,400.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:53:11 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1437
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image 1929.JUN.10 Baron von Keonig Calcutta to Singapore then Osaka to Tokyo Flight Cover, mailed unfranked and assessed 2a postage due in Calcutta (handstamp on front), with yellow flight label and "KAMERAD" purple flight cachet, addressed to Stephen Smith in Calcutta with a JUN.10 receiver on back alongside Smith signature and JUN.10 date. This is one of the few rare items missing in Mr. Pont's personal collection, and we could not find any evidence of number of items flown. Couple of small faults still very fine appearance. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 475.00
Sold...C$ 1,500.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:54:54 EST
Sold For 1500

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1438
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image 1929.JUL.13 First Air Despatch Karachi to Genoa Italy Flight Cover, mailed Calcutta JUL.13 and addressed to Nuremberg, Germany, with Karachi AUG.3 transit on back and light pencil notation reading "arrived Nuremberg AUG.13". Mr. Pont's personal collection contains a similar cover (but addressed to Switzerland) which he described as "Limited number flown". Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 45.00
Sold...C$ 240.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:58:09 EST
Sold For 240

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1439
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.NOV.4 First Day of Issue of Air Mail Stamps Flown Registered Cover, mailed from Park Street Calcutta to Leon Pont in London England, "by Imperial Airways / India - Great Britain". The cover is franked with all 5 stamps issued on that day (the 2a was issued later), and has four different air mail labels plus a boxed "FIRST DAY / OF ISSUE OF / AIR MAIL STAMPS", with Park Street registration label on back, plus an oval registration receiver dated NOV.20. The cover is signed on back by G. Grant (the designer of the stamps) and Stephen H. Smith. Small tear at top, into the 4a stamp and light edge wear at top, still very fine and desirable. (Image)

Est $ 2,500

Opening C$ 1,800.00
Sold...C$ 2,400.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 15:59:02 EST
Sold For 2400

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1440
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.NOV.4 First Day of Issue of Air Mail Stamps Flown Registered Cover, mailed from Park Street Calcutta to Leon Pont in London England, "by Imperial Airways / India - Great Britain". The cover is franked with all 5 stamps issued on that day (the 2a was issued later), and has four different air mail labels plus a boxed "FIRST DAY / OF ISSUE OF / AIR MAIL STAMPS", with Park Street registration label on back, plus an oval registration receiver dated NOV.20. The cover is signed on back by G. Grant (the designer of the stamps) and Stephen H. Smith. Very fine and desirable. (Image)

Est $ 2,500

Opening C$ 1,900.00
Sold...C$ 3,200.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 16:00:15 EST
Sold For 3200

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1441
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.NOV.6 India to GB Registered First Flight Cover with Air Mail Stamps, franked with a sheet margin strip of four 4a air mail stamps, each selvedge is signed by the designer G. Grant. Note on front reads "First Flight with Air Mail Stamps". The cover is addressed to Mr. Leon V. Pont in London, England, where it was received on NOV.20 (oval registration datestamp on back). Back shows a Stephen Smith signature and date (NOV.6). A fine cover. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 650.00
Sold...C$ 650.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 16:01:45 EST
Sold For 650

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1442
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.DEC.20 Two First Day Cover of the 2 Anna Air Mail Stamp, a small and a larger O.H.M.S. (Eastern Bengal Railway) covers, each franked with a 2a air mail stamp and addressed to Stephen Smith in Calcutta, mailed Calcutta on the first day of issue. Both covers have a boxed "DATE OF ISSUE / INLAND / AIR MAIL STAMP" handstamp (front and back). Both are signed Stephen Smith on back, larger cover has its backflap re-attached with hinges, otherwise light staining (mostly on back) and fine. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 725.00
Sold...C$ 950.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 16:03:47 EST
Sold For 950

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1443
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.DEC.20 First Day of Issue of Inland 2a Air Mail Stamp on Cover, hand made cover depicting a large airplane, some palm trees and Stephen Smith's flight map of India, franked with a sheet margin block of four, signed and dated in selvedge by G. Grant, the stamp's designer. There is a double-boxed "DATE OF ISSUE / INLAND / AIR MAIL STAMP" (front and back), addressed to Stephen H. Smith in Calcutta, with his signature on back, alongside a same day receiver. Light stains, still scarce and very fine. (Image)

Est $ 750

Opening C$ 1,800.00
Sold...C$ 1,900.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 16:04:44 EST
Sold For 1900

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1444
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image 1929.DEC.27-30 First Flight by the Indian State Air Service Group of Four Covers, each franked with a 2a air mail plus a 1a KGV definitive, each with illustrated cachet, three have boxed flight cachet and two have 2-line purple handstamps reading "BY CITY OF DELHI / AIR LINER" and "BY CITY OF BAGDAD / AIR LINER". Two are addressed to Calcutta and two to Karachi, all to Stephen Smith and three are signed by him on back. Includes Jodhpur to Karachi (30 covers flown). (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 160.00
Sold...C$ 160.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 16:05:37 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1445
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.DEC.29 Delhi to Croydon First Flight Cover, with first flight cachet "Delhi - Karachi" in black, on a "Delhi - Croydon" first flight cover, franked with two 2a and one 6a air mail stamps, cancelled at Calcutta on DEC.29, addressed to Mr. Pont in London, England, with JAN.9.1930 handstamp on back with Stephen Smith signature. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 85.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 16:06:31 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 33
Lot No: 1446
Symbol: Cvr

image 1929.DEC.29 Delhi to Croydon First Flight Registered Cover by Imperial Airways, cover is franked with a 2a and two 6a air mail stamps, cancelled Calcutta on DEC.29, addressed to Stephen Smith in London, with JAN.9.1930 receiver, through Delhi on DEC.29. Tears at top and overall aging, still a pretty cover. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 725.00
Sold...C$ 725.00


Closed..Jun-26-2020, 16:07:05 EST
Sold For 725

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