Sale 104: The Alan Parsons Collection

Lot 2055    

Glenn H. Curtiss, pioneer aviator and aeroplane manufacturer, known as "the father of Naval Aviation", bold signature in black ink on 85x47mm card, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $120

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Lot 2056    

Vin Fiz Souvenir post card, showing Rodgers portrait and his aeroplane in flight with "C.P. Rodgers in famous Vin Fiz Flyer, en route from New York to California, for Hearst $50,000 ocean to ocean flight" text, sent to Centralia Mo. franked with 1910, 2¢ carmine tied by "East St. Louis, Ill., Oct 11-11" machine postmark, with message in part…get yourself ready and come on. This man passes through your town today; some light staining, F.-V.F. AAMC No. 2d.
Scott No. 375    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2057    

American Express Co., red circular handstamp "AM. EX> CO's./ EXPRESS B." with manuscript date, July 16, 1851 on cover to Francis Hall, Esq., Elmira [N.Y.] - initially addressed to H.D. Rice Esq."; lightly soiled at bottom (somewhat worse on reverse), F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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