Lot 763
Newfoundland, Airmail, 1930, 50¢ on 36¢ Columbia Flight (C5), a well centered example from position 6 in the setting of four; tied by neat St. Johns slogan cancel, Sep 25, 1930 on flown cover to England; backstamped Harbour Grace (Oct 9) and London England (Oct 13); "Frank Perry, Manufacturer's Agent" corner card; the upper right corner of the envelope, with the stamp attached, was long ago torn off and hinged neatly back in place; otherwise Very Fine. Unitrade C$17,500 ($13,120).
Scott $14,000
AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE FLIGHT COVER, ONLY 65 OF WHICH WERE FLOWN FROM ST. JOHN'S.
Expertization: signed A. Diena & En. Diena with the latter's photo Certificate.
Provenance: Burrus (where is was sold in its current state)
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