Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, single with bottom plate number "20095" selvage, tied by "Washington D.C. Apr 19 1930" first day of issue slogan machine cancel on 1930 South American flight cover, appropriate U.S> and German flight cachets, Lakehurst transit backstamp, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. C15  $1,000. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, well centered amid large margins, tied by "Varick St. Sta., N.Y., Apr 30, 1930" machine postmark on flight cover, purple U.S. and red German flight cachets both well struck, green Lakehurst receiver on reverse; stamp with nibbed perf, otherwise Extremely Fine. Scott No. C15  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), perfect centering amid large evenly balanced margins, deep rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, a gem Zepp high value; with 2015 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SSV $725). Scott No. C15  $575. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, slogan machine cancel, exceptionally centered amid large margins, deep bold color, Extremely Fine to Superb, a wonderfully choice Zeppelin high value; with 2013 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $1,300). Scott No. C15  $600. $0 (Image)