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Auction: 25024 - The Lionheart Collection of British Empire Part XXIII
Lot: 3170

(x) Newfoundland
1927 Marquis Francesco de Pinedo transatlantic flight cover, sent St John's Newfoundland to Naples, bearing 60c. overprinted "AIR MAIL / DE PINEDO / 1927" in red. Rome advertising slogan and '59' Naples distribution h.s. on reverse. Tear at bottom right, away from the adhesive, hardly detracting from this rare airmail cover. Signed E. Diena, Bolaffi Certificate (2004). Photo.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£6,000 to £7,000

Starting price
£4800