Collection of stamps cards and covers illustrating the development of international air post 1870-1950
- Made:
- 1919 in United States and England
Collection of stamps cards and covers illustrating the development of international air post 1870-1950 / amassed by Miss Winifred Penn-Gaskell. 68: Philatelic cover, First Transatlantic Airship Mail, 1919. Envelope for the London Joint City and Midland Bank. The cover was carried on the airship R34, which left New York on 10 July 1919 and arrived at Pulham, Norfolk on 13 July 1919. Postmarked New York July 5 and 9, London R34 13 JY 19, stamped 10c yellow, 50c purple, five frankings and various red wax seals. 18x50cm
Details
- Category:
- Penn-Gaskell Collection
- Object Number:
- 1950-317/68
- Measurements:
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overall: 180 x 500 mm
- type:
- postage stamps, postcards and covers
- credit:
- Penn-Gaskell Collection
