Lot 258
China 1919 (25 December) First Aerial Derby Around the World envelope addressed to Commodore Louis D. Beaumont

Stamps & Covers of the World | 5951
Auction: Day 1
£576
Description
1919 (25 December) First Aerial Derby Around the World envelope addressed to Commodore Louis D. Beaumont (signed by him) franked with 1912 5c tied by framed ‘CHINESE POST OFFICE/Despatched by Aeroplane/TIENTSIN TO PEKING’ handstamp in black, the obverse with ‘RECEIVED BY AEROPLANE’ boxed handstamp. Fine
Footnote
Beaumont was Vice President of the Aerial League of America.

