Lot 1045
 
Aerospace; Collections, Intact Balloon Collection, 1933 to 1981, 100+ incl. postcards (particularly pictures 1934 National Geographic flight), ephemera, etc., starts with JAN 9 Philadelphia balloon ascension, continues with Century of Progress flight (numerous, many with diff. markings, cachets), 1933 Stratosphere, fabric from 1934 Balloon flight carried by Piccards (notarized), 1950's Government test flights, few signed, 5 Poland 1938 flight with souvenir sheet, etc., rarely seen this extensive.
Estimate $1,000-1,500.
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| Realized $2,070 |
