Lot 1582 India OCT.18.1932 Madras to Karachi First Flight Sets, With and Without Union Jack Flag, includes two each of all 20 of the flight legs, to and from Ahmedabad, Karachi, Bombay, Bellary and Madras. These colourful covers were designed by Stephen Smith “by Sanction of Messrs. Tata Sons Ltd” with inscription on back reading “A Souvenir of a Great Indian Enterprise” and signed by Stephen Smith. The cover design was originally submitted with a Union Jack, which proved to be less than popular, so most of the stock was destroyed. Those that remained were meant for foreign collectors, and those without the flag for Indian collectors. All of these are addressed to Mr. Pont, care of several people in several cities. Some have staining (mostly on back), still overall fine and a rare offering. Scan only shows one of the 40 covers offered here. From the The Leon Victor Pont Collection of Early India, New Zealand and Worldwide Pioneer Flight Covers. Estimate $400, sold for C$5,200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
stephen smith
Lot 2251 — Boy Scouts, 1937 All-India Jamboree Rocket Dispatch Labels, Realized $1092
Lot 2251 1937 All-India Scouts Jamboree Rocket Dispatch Labels, group of 12, includes green (x3), blue (x4), red (x4) and three orange overprinted “Bengal Girl Guides Rally 2-3-37. All but two signed on reverse by Stephen Smith. Also includes two red Proofs signed by Smith as well. Est $150, hammer $950.