LITHUANIA 1935 New York to Lithuania pair of commem covers bearing USA 6c

LITHUANIA 1935 New York to Lithuania pair of commem covers bearing USA 6c, tied 'Brooklyn SEP 21 35' cancels, flown by Lt. Vaitkus and forced to land in Ireland. The mail proceeded to be carried by other means and the covers were b/stamped 'Kaunus 2 10 35' upon arrival, with 1934 commem Lithuanian issues applied, the first cover with 10c & 20c tied 'Kaunus 1 11 35', the second the scarce F. Vaitkus overprinted 1935 10c (Cat. £650) tied 'Kaunus 31 10 35'. Both covers are signed. A fine & scarce pair.

Estimación:€414.24

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