U.S. and Worldwide Stamps; Specialized Russia
March 12-13, 2008 and March 26-27, 2008

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #1238
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH NEWFOUNDLAND Air Post
1930 "Miss Columbia", 50c on 36c green, pos.3, rich color, perfectly centered, never hinged and post office fresh, v.f., especially rare in such condition, with 1998 Vincent Greene Foundation cert. This stamp derives its name from the monoplane "Miss Columbia", piloted by Capt. Errol Boyd & Lt. Harry Connor, which made the trip from Harbour Grace to Croydon Airport, London. Only 300 were issued and at least 100 were used (SG 191, catalogue value for hinged £5,500, Unitrade CA$21,000)
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Catalog #C5
Catalog Value $ 12,000
Price Realized
$11,000.00

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