Versailles Collection Part III; U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
November 1-3, 2005
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #1997 1927 "London to London" Flight 1927 (Aug.29) "London to London" Flight, 25c green and yellow, n.h. and post office fresh, faint vertical crease, otherwise v.f., with 1987 Diena cert. This flight was sponsored by the Carling Brewery which offered a $25,000 prize for anyflier who can make a nonstop flight from London, Ontario to London, England. The plane disappeared over the Atlantic. Of the 100 issued, only 4 (!) stamps and one cover survived, making this a premier rarity (photographed on front cover) ** Catalog #CLP6 Catalog Value 30,000+ | Price Realized $23,000.00 |
