Flagship Sale #663

Mexico, 1917 (July 5), First Mexican Air Mail Flight, Pechuca - Mexico City, large cover correctly cacheted for the first flight with additional cachet of the Aviation Dept. of the Secretary of War and Navy, all in red. Signed on reverse by pilot, Horacio Ruiz; some folds, staining, small tear, V.G., a rare item of Mexican aviation history, only 618 letters carried. AAMC E.F.F. Mexico 1.
Estimate $600 - 800.