Lot 256
China collection of first flight covers
Stamps & Covers of Asia | SGS26029
Auction: 15 December 2026, 16:00 SGT | 8:00 GMT
Description
1920s-40s collection of first flight covers including: 1920 printed cover to Peking carried on first flight signed by Cecil Lewis, 1928 Around the world John Henry Mears illustrated postcard, which made the fastest around the world tour (at the time) bearing Junk series 1c pair with US 2c on reverse tied by New York arrival for JUL 22, rare with the US stamp intact on the back. 1929 Long printed cover to USA bearing Junk 1c pair and 4c along with Republic of China 4c in imprint strip of 5, carried on Canton-Shanghai section of the flight. 1932 Von Gronau flight from Shanghai to Philippine, 1941 first flight from China Chungking to Calcutta India, with censor marking. Generally fine condition. (5)
