U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
September 11-12, 2013
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 | Lot #730 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH NEWFOUNDLAND Flight Covers 1919 (July 12) cover franked with $1 on 15c vermilion, cancelled St. John's, addressed to London, with 7 Jan, 1920 arrival. This was carried on the second attempted flight on Martinsyde "Raymor." Arriving at St. John's, aboard the steamer Sachem, on 11 April, 1919, the first attempt was made on May 18, 1919. On takeoff the aircraft dipped in soft spot, the landing gear dug in and the aircraft hit the ground and was severely damaged. The navigator, Charles W.F. Morgan, sustained injuries that incapacitated him for a second attempt. After the aircraft was rebuilt, this second attempt took place on July 17; the navigator was Lieutenant Biddlecombe. The aircraft became airborne, but nose-dived into the ground and was completely wrecked, both crew escaped injuries. No further attempts were made. Cover with filing fold away from the stamps, signed Bolaffi, Diena etc., with certificates from both. A classic Air Post rarity, only 85 covers prepared with St. John's postmark (AAMC FF-2a, $3,400)  | Unsold |
