Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Transatlantic Flights. 1936 (Sep 2) Cover carried in both directions on the record breaking flights of the "Lady Peace" which made a forced landing in Wales due to lack of fuel. Bearing USA 6c Air Mail cancelled at New York with a Llandilo arrival c.d.s (Sep 4), G.B stamps tied by Southport (Sep 14) and a Newfoundland 4c applied upon arrival 121⁄2 hours late at Musgrave Harbour, N.Y arrival c.d.s (Sep. 21), signed by the pilot Dick Merrill. Also a Photo of Merrill with his passenger, Broadway entertainer Harry Rickman. Some creasing and a minor stain at lower edge but very scarce, only five covers carried. Photo on Page 134.
Suggested price: £ 240-280