Ended on Tuesday, 20 February 2018 at 01:30.

Br Reunion: 1937, "ROLAND GARROS" flight, 50c. red left marginal block of four showing variety "BOTH LO

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Start of the sale:
Saturday, 3 February 2018 at 10:48
Item n°519894631
Sale ends:
Tuesday, 20 February 2018 at 01:30
Lot:
#14274
Catalogue:
39. Auction - 20 Feb. 2018 - Philately: Overseas & Europe

1937, "ROLAND GARROS" flight, 50c. red left marginal block of four showing variety "BOTH LOWER STAMPS WITHOUT OVERPRINT" in combination with 1c., 4c., 25c. on registered flight cover, oblit. "SAINT DENIS 22.1.37" (one day prior to stated first day of issue) and flight cachet on front and on reverse, addressed to Vence/Alpes Maritimes/France. The plane "Roland Garros" with team Laurent/Touge/Lenier on board left Reunion on 26 Jan 1937 and flew via Madagascar, Mocambique, Djibouti, Port Sudan, Cairo, Damascus, Tripoli, Rhodes, Athens, Naples to Marseille which was reached on 10 Feb 1937, Vence arrival mark 13.2.37 alongside. Envelope insignificantly shortened at base and some toning spots. Maury PA1b (2), 6.100,- €++. MAJOR AIRMAIL RARITY!

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Br Reunion: 1937, "ROLAND GARROS" flight, 50c. red left marginal block of four showing variety "BOTH LO

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