Lot 1453, 1930 First Flight Cover from Calcutta to Alameda California

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Lot 1453, 1930 First Flight Cover from Calcutta to Alameda CaliforniaLot 1453, 1930 First Flight Cover from Calcutta to Alameda California (back)Lot 1453 1930.MAR.9 “Maryland Free State” First Flight from Calcutta to Alameda, California, piloted by Geysendorffer and Scholte, franked with 1a KGV definitive and a USA 2c cancelled at Alameda on MAY.12. Handstamped “AIR LINER / MARYLAND FREE STATE” and signed by pilot Scholte. Addressed to Stephen Smith, with his signature on back. A rare cover, with only 26 covers flown. From the Leon Victor Pont Collection of early India First Flight postal history. Estimate $1,000.

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