Lot 489
United States, 1977, FLOWN, "Eagle" Attempted Trans-Atlantic Balloon Fight Cover. Flown by Americans Reinhard and Stephenson, the flight launched from Bar Harbor, Maine on 10 October, but encountered a storm 200 miles over the Atlantic and was forced to ditch in the ocean on 12 October. The balloon was cut away and lost, but the catamaram gondola amd equipment was saved. The 200 covers carried were processed upon arrival in port (Dartmouth, Canada, 13 October). These covers had originally been prepared as souvenirs and not a revenue scource and none of the covers were released to the public. THIS IS THE FIRST KNOWN COVER to come on the open market. The cover has a multicolor cachet and is signed by the pilot, Dewey Reinhard. It is an important addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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