Sale 1129 — 2016 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 31 May, 2016
Category — Air Post
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65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C15). Rich colors, tied by "Washington D.C. Apr. 19 5PM 1930" First Day duplex datestamp and oval grid cancels on small-format cover to Paul K. Bloom at Bronx N.Y., receiving backstamp of the following day, small cover edge tear at top with hinge placed over for strengthFINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE FIRST DAY COVER BEARING THE ENTIRE SET OF THE GRAF ZEPPELIN ISSUE.
It is known among specialists that 1930 Graf Zeppelin covers with April 19 First Day postmarks are much scarcer as non-flown covers.
With 1970 AFDCS certificate
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