Feature Lot.
Lot 7 -
Gimbels Amelia Earhart Round the World Flight Anniversary, 1938, Type 2 (with stars) used with #C23, tied by "N. Oakland Calif. May 21, 1938 Air-Mail Saves Time" slogan cancel, typed address to business promoter and close friend E.H. Dimity (after Earhart disappeared, Dimity founded the Amelia Earhart Foundation), ONLY THREE POSTMARKED SOUVENIRS OF EARHARTS ROUND THE WORLD FLIGHT ARE KNOWN TO EXIST. Dimity saved at least two covers from loss when Earhart's plane disappeared. He had wanted....Estimate $7,500-10,000
Sold for US$ 16,000
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