Leski Auctions Sale: 475
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United States
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Sale No: 475
Lot No:756 Symbol:* 1938-1950 mint blocks of 4 in Minkus 'Plate Block Album' with 1938 Prexies ½c to 16c (plus 17c to 50c in non-plate blocks), 1943-44 Overrun Countries with 'country name' marginal inscriptions complete, 1944-50 issues complete in plate blocks, fine mint. (Image) Estimate AU$120-160
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Sale No: 475
Lot No:757 Symbol:** Cat No:2403c 1989 (SG.2403c) $2.40 Moon Landing 20th Anniversary, variety IMPERFORATE Corner Plate Block of 4, fresh MUH; Cat. £1,400+ (a pair sold for US$350+ buyer's commission recently at Siegel). Spectacular space thematic! (Image) Estimate AU$750-850
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Aerophilately & Flight | |||||
Sale No: 475
Lot No:758 Symbol:C 1935 (Jan. 11) Honolulu - Oakland flown cover, endorsed "Carried by air/..." and signed by the pilot "Amelia Earhart" at upper-left and "No.13 of 49 covers" at lower-left; superb condition.
EXTREMELY FINE AND CHOICE. CARRIED ABOARD THE FIRST NON-STOP SOLO FLIGHT FROM HAWAII TO CALIFORNIA.
Amelia Earhart was the first to make the 2,400 mile solo non-stop flight from Hawaii to the mainland United States. Most covers have the arrival postmark on the back. This example is more desirable in that all markings are on the front of the cover. AAMC catalogue No. 1225. A similar example (No. 32 of 49) realized US$3,500 hammer in Seigel's1999 Rarities sale and another example brought $US$4250 in their April 2008 sale. (Image)
Estimate AU$3,000-4,000
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