Lot 1229
 
1933, Private Graf Zeppelin overprint, 2¢ 50¢ & 1p overprinted "Primer Correo del Zeppelin en Barcelona 7-V-1933", original gum, 2¢ and 2p never hinged, F-VF and quite rare, especially expertized. Includes background information.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: F. Graus Certificate.
Overprinted privately when it was discovered that the Zeppelin planned to stop in Barcelona and pick up mail. Not only did the group of dealers who produced the overprints fail to gain government authorization, but the Spanish authorities never gave permission for the Zeppelin to accept mail and the airship landed and departed without accomplishing the main purpose of its visit.
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