Lot 4459
Hughes' Aviation Achievements, Flight Covers. Lot of four air mail envelopes: one signed by Hughes' around the world flight crew (postmarked in New York the day of their landing) and the other postmarked from Newark, New Jersey on January 19, 1937 -- the day Hughes landed there after setting the Coast to Coast speed record. The signed envelope features the signatures of Tom Thurlow, Edward Lund, Dick Stoddard and Harry Connor. Minor soiling and multiple postmarks on this piece, but the signatures are strong. 2). Unsigned flown flight cover from the 1938 circumnavigation similar to the lots above. 3). An envelope commemorating another great Hughes achievement, the 7 hour, 28 minute flight across the United States. Very good. 4). A First Flight Cachet Cover of the Hercules (Spruce Goose) commemorating the launch of the Spruce Goose on November 1, 1947. Minor toning, else fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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| Realized $891 |
