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Sale 21: The Autumn Sale

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Specialized Airmail Collection: Canada - St. Kitts

Lot 2731    

Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland, Airmail, 1919, $1 on 15¢ "Trans-Atlantic". Tied by smudge cancel on 1919 cover to Capt. P.D. Acland with London backstamp, cover opened out for display with original letter written by the pilot, J. Alcock, which reads, "Dear Capt. Acland, What do you think of my new job as a mail carrier, and such a comic mail at that? It is limited to four pounds, three pounds for public and one pound of special mail. The old bus behaved splendidly on her trials, and when you get this you will know that she behaved as well on the way across the Atlantic. I must not write more than this, because the greater the length the greater the weight! Don't forget that this comes from a dry country, and that I do too.", signed "J. Alcock, Capt. D.S.C.", cover & letter affixed to cardboard, Fine, a rare and historic item (AAMC #3, $2500). SG No. 143.
Scott No. C2    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,450

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