U.S. and Worldwide Stamps; Versailles Part II
October 21-23, 2003

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #366
Balloon Mail
1930 Gordon-Bennett competition, cover flown by the winner W.T. Van Orman in "Goodyear the 7th", with 5c airmail stamp cancelled upon landing, v.f. and rare, ex-Berman collection
Envelope
Price Realized
$400.00

Lot #367
Balloon Mail
1930 Gordon-Bennett competition, cover flown in P.J. Blair's balloon (third place finish), 5c airmail stamp applied upon landing in Watertown NY, signed by the aeronaut, v.f. and rare, ex-Berman collection
Envelope
Price Realized
$220.00

Lot #368
Balloon Mail
1930 Gordon-Bennett competition, cover flown in German balloon "The Barmen", 5c airmail stamp canc. upon landing, signed by both aeronauts, v.f. and rare, ex-Berman collection
Envelope
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #369
Balloon Mail
1930 Gordon-Bennett competition, cover flown in French balloon "Pierre Fischbach", US 5c airmail stamp canc. upon landing Canada(!), v.f. and rare, ex-Berman collection
Envelope
Price Realized
$160.00

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