U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
July 22-23, 2009
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #802 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH NEWFOUNDLAND Air Post 1930 "Miss Columbia", 50c on 36c green, two singles and a horizontal pair, comprising all four positions of the setting, singles l.h., pair n.h., fine-v.f., signed Diena, Sanabria, L.W.C. etc. 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, *** Catalog #C5 Catalog Value $ 45,000 | Price Realized $23,000.00 |
