First Aerial Post

Lot 726, India 1911 World’s First Official Air Mail Flight, Allahabad to Naini Junction

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Day 2 of Sale 49 continues today with Postal History.

Lot 726, India 1911 World's First Official Air Mail Flight, Allahabad to Naini Junction, FrontLot 726, India 1911 World's First Official Air Mail Flight, Allahabad to Naini Junction, BackLot 726 India FEB.11, 1911 World’s First Official Air Mail Flight, Allahabad to Naini Junction, a registered cover with large magenta First Aerial Post cachet canceling the 2R stamp, plus a second free strike, addressed to “Local”, with Allahabad registration label. Back has two Allahabad receivers (FE 18 and FE 20). Wrinkles and light staining from label at top, else fine and rare. Estimate C$500.

Lot 1549, India 1911 first Official Air Mail Flight cover piece, sold for C$1,111

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Lot 1549, India 1911 first Official Air Mail Flight cover piece, front with 3r Queen Victoria, sold for C$1,111Lot 1549 India FEB.11.1911 World’s First official Air Mail Flight, Allahbad to Naini Junction. A large piece of a cover franked with a 3r Queen Victoria, cancelled by a large magenta First Aerial Post cachet, plus a second free strike, reverse is addressed to Glass Bangles Merchants in Firozabad (Dist. Agra). A few hinge remnants, still a scarce and possibly unique franking for this popular flight. From the The Leon Victor Pont Collection of Early India, New Zealand and Worldwide Pioneer Flight Covers. Estimate $100, sold for C$950.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.Lot 1549, India 1911 first Official Air Mail Flight cover piece, back with Glass Bangles Merchants address, sold for C$1,111

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