Lot of two envelopes, one signed by Jean Mermoz.

- First transatlantic airmail May 11-13, 1930, France - South America. 
Outward journey
Departure: May 11, 1930
Arrival: May 13, 1930 in Rio Grande. 
Signature of Pilot Jean Mermoz.

- Return trip: South America - Toulouse, May 18, 1930. 
Card addressed to the sender of the letter opposite by Louis Cavailles, chief mechanic. 


Provenance:
Acquired by a grandfather who worked for the aeropostale in Toulouse, then by descent.
Live Tuesday 18 March 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 37

Lot of two envelopes, one signed by Jean Mermoz. - First transatlantic airmail May 11-13, 1930, France - South America. Outward journey Departure: May 11, 1930 Arrival: May 13, 1930 in Rio Grande. Signature of Pilot Jean Mermoz. - Return trip: South America - Toulouse, May 18, 1930. Card addressed to the sender of the letter opposite by Louis Cavailles, chief mechanic. Provenance: Acquired by a grandfather who worked for the aeropostale in Toulouse, then by descent.

Estimate
€500 - €700
Result
€500
Buyer's premium
25%
Lot of two envelopes, one signed by Jean Mermoz. - First transatlantic airmail May 11-13, 1930, France - South America. Outward journey Departure: May 11, 1930 Arrival: May 13, 1930 in Rio Grande. Signature of Pilot Jean Mermoz. - Return trip: South America - Toulouse, May 18, 1930. Card addressed to the sender of the letter opposite by Louis Cavailles, chief mechanic. Provenance: Acquired by a grandfather who worked for the aeropostale in Toulouse, then by descent.
Sale Tuesday 18 March 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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