Lot 303
Airmail, 1927, 60¢ De Pinedo Flight (C4), tied by St. John's machine cancellation, May 20, on cover with St. John's G.P.O. corner card, Trepassey transit c.d.s., May 21, Rome receiver, June 22, on reverse; address crossed out and the cover returned to the original sender "John J. Jackman, G.P.O., St. John's"; light soiling and end wrinkles, Fine. Unitrade C$25,000 ($18,750). Scott $12,500
ONLY 225 COVERS WERE CARRIED BEARING THE OVERPRINTED STAMP, AND THIS IS MOST PROBABLY THE ONLY RETURNED FORWARDED USE.
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Realized $8,500 |