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It is Believed that Only 5 Covers Were Carried on this Around the World Flight
POST, Wiley (1899-1935). American aviator and first pilot to fly solo around the world. Killed is a plane crash in August 1935 along with Will Rogers. Cover with the cachet of A. Wittnauer Co. Watches of New York addressed to J.P.V. Heinmuller of A. Wittnauer Co. New York. An 8 cent Air Mail stamp cancelled July 15, N.Y. 1933 and another 8-cent stamp added on arrival cancelled Aug.3 1933. Printed in red: “Flown Historical Cover Carried by Wiley Post in First Solo Flight Around the World Record in 7 day 18 hours and 49 minutes.” Signed by Wiley Post. Cover in fine condition. Included is an article, 2 pages, from “The Airpost Journal the official Publication of the American Airmail Society, January 2012-Vol.83, Number 1” by Bob Dille. He writes of this cover: “I have never seen one.” “I once offered. $5,000 for one unseen, but the owner wanted $8500.” This exact cover was purchased on December 17, 1999 for $5,514.00. In June 2012 one of the other covers sold for $8,625.00 at Cherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers. .........$10,550.00
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