Lot 229
 
Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue (C3), tied by "Philadelphia, Pa. Sta. G May 14 1918" duplex handstamp on Pre-Dated First Airmail Flight cover to Washington D.C., held over till following day for the first flight, boldy struck "Air Mail Service Wash. N.Y. Phila., Phila., May 15 1918 First Trip" duplex handstamp, signed by first captain, return address on flap, Providence (5.16) backstamp; Very Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED MAY 14 PREDATE FIRST FLIGHT COVERS, MAILED ONLY ONE DAY AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.
Provenance: Silver
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