U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
November 1-2, 2017

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #51
United States - Air Post Flight Covers
1933 (15 July) attempted Ocean Flight, New York to Lithuania by Capt. Stefan Darius and Stanley Girenas, flight cover from New York to Kaunas, Lithuania, July 15, 1933 "Lituanica" cancel, franked with 3c violet, v.f., with six line cachet, signed by both pilots. Both flyers died when their plane was wrecked at Soldin, Germany, about 400 miles short of their goal. Mail was delivered to Kaunas on July 18, 1933, with arrival pmk
Envelope
Catalog #AAMC TO1182
Price Realized
$375.00

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