Sale 282


 
Lot 1057



1924, 2¢ carmine, booklet pane of six (583a), with full tab, tied by August 27, 1926 Washington, D.C. duplex cancels on air mail First Day Cover, red printed Gorham address, light diagonal crease. Otherwise F.-V.F. Includes typed and signed enclosure from Gorham.
Scott $1,800

THE ONLY RECORDED FLOWN FIRST DAY COVER OF THIS PANE.

The enclosure is an interesting little note typed by Albert Gorham discussing how "loth" (sic) he is to part with this First Day Cover as it is "the only one in captivity". Gorham was charging only $1 for the cover, but then goes on to complain how expensive this item had become. He spent two hours on Sunday morning (the post office was open on Sundays in 1926) locating his special delivery cover at the post office. Then, on the way home "I was in a collision which cost me $15 for repairs".


 
Realized $1,250



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