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June 2023
"Erivan" Collection Part IX and Canal Zone Stamps and Covers
Our June sales include Part IX of the "Erivan" Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History and a catalogue of Canal Zone stamps and covers featuring the collections of James W. Crumpacker and Paul F. Ammons.
LOT# : 1424
Date: 20.06.2023 - 17:00
Canal Zone
blue datestamp on 1916 2c Stamped envelope (U2) postmarked Balboa Heights October 4, 1920, six-line boxed magenta cachet reading "Aviator encountered impossible weather conditions nearing Jamaica, compelling return. Mail re-dispatched by steamer", includes original typed letter from secretary in the Executive Department who typed the official letters to postal authorities in the United States and newspaper account of the flight, very fine and scarce (AAMC 1018)
Scott U2
6
Starting Price: $50
Hammer Price: $80