Sale 279


 
Lot 275



Canal Zone 1928 U.S.S. Los Angeles cover, carried outside the mails aboard the Los Angeles to Lakehurst where the 2¢ sharp "A" (84) was cancelled Mar 3 and the cover was sent on to its destination of Westborough, Mass. The cover is a penalty envelope for the Public Works Dept., U.S. Submarine Base, Coco Solo, C.Z., it is endorsed by Lt. P.A.E. Flux (CEC) [Civil Engineering Corps] USN "Mailed at France Field, Canal Zone, 10:30 AM On Board Dirigible USS Los Angeles"; reduced slightly at right, edge tears and stamp damaged but a unique cover, the only known "mail" carried on this flight.
Estimate 500 - 750

 
Realized $800



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