Lot 2277
Germany, Semi-Official Airmail, 1912, 10pf Gotha-Erfurt, tied by handstamped "G. Schlegel" (facsimile pilot's signature) on special picture postcard showing plane and pilot prior to take-off, 5pf Germania tied by 25 July Erfurt roller cancel, card refused by addressee and returned to Gotha; F-VF and very scarce, only 500 flown. Michel €1,000 ($1,080)
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Realized $290 |