Sale 33: The Westpex Sale

Lot 3775    

Hungary, Airmail, 1950 UPU Airmail souvenir sheet, imperf. Pristine example, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. C81a    $450.

Realized: $95

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Lot 3776    

Iceland, Airmail, 1933 "Hopflug Itala" complete. Lovely set of these very scarce air post issues, o.g., hinged, F.-V.F.; with 1978 Friedl certificate for the set and all signed Bloch. Michel No. 172-174. Facit No. 165-167.
Scott No. C12-C14    $2,100.

Realized: $650

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Lot 3777    

Italy, Airmail, 1930, 7.70L Trans-Atlantic Flight. Spectacular flown cover to Rio di Janeiro, with special postmark dated "15 Dec 1930", addressed to General Italo Balbo and autographed by some 18 squadron leaders (?), with first transatlantic flight cachet and with Rio receiver; open at top, handsome Very Fine appearance. Sassone No. 25.
Scott No. C27    $1,350 as used.

Realized: $725

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Lot 3778    

Italy, Airmail, 1930, 7.70l Trans-Atlantic Flight. 3 examples, lovely color and fresh gum, o.g., lightly hinged, one with light corner crease, otherwise Very Fine. Sassone No. 25.
Scott No. C27    $1,350.

Realized: $475

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Lot 3779    

Italy, Airmail, 1933 Transatlantic Flight complete. Lovely fresh colors and gum, o.g., very lightly hinged, F.-V.F. Sassone No. 1509.
Scott No. C48-C49    $285.

Realized: $80

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Lot 3780    

Italy, Airmail Official, 1934, 10l King's Birthday Air Post Official. Fresh color, couple inclusions, o.g., hinge remnant, otherwise Very Fine, very scarce.
Scott No. CO2    $825.

Realized: $260

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Lot 3781    

Eritrea, Airmail Semi-Official, 1934, 25l+2l Airmail Semi-Postal Official. Bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F.; signed A. Diena.
Scott No. CBO1    $2,800.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 3782    

Somaliland, Airmail Official, 1934, 25c slate blue & red orange. Lovely colors, o.g., never hinged, almost Very Fine; signed Bloch.
Scott No. CO1    $3,750.

Realized: $2,100

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Lot 3783    

Liechtenstein, 1931 Liechtenstein Zeppelin Flight. 1931, 1fr Zeppelin on post card and 2fr Zeppelin on cover; both tied by red Vaduz flight postmark with Vaduz & Lausanne 10.IV.31 postmarks; bold strikes on fresh covers, Very Fine and choice, a lovely set.
Scott No. C7+C8    Estimate $350 - 500.

Realized: $425

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Lot 3784    

Liechtenstein, 1931 Liechtenstein Zeppelin Flight. Fresh cover franked with 1931, 1fr Zeppelin, two singles, each tied by red Vaduz flight cancel, Vaduz and Lausanne 10.VI.31 postmarks, Extremely Fine. Zumstein No. 7.
Scott No. C7    Estimate $200 - 250.

Realized: $250

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