Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co KG Sale: 40
Great Britain and British Commonwealth Indien - Flugpost
Sale No: 40
Lot No:8781
Symbol:b
1911 First Aerial Post Naini-Allahabad: Special picture postcard illustrating Henry Pequet at his contraption, titled "First "Aerial Post" Allahabad, February 18, 1911" and additionally signed "H. Pequet", franked by India KEVII. 1a. carmine tied by the special "FIRST AERIAL POST" circled cachet in magenta, with Allahabad '18 FE. 11' cds alongside, and sent to London with arrival datestamp on picture side. (Jeffrey Brown states in his book that only about 40 such cards existed.) A VERY RARE PICTURE POSTCARD FROM THIS HISTORICAL FLIGHT AND WITH PILOT'S SIGNATURE. Value Add Taxes (19%) will be added to the hammer price and the buyers premium. (Image)