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    1924 (July 5-6): Junkers Flight cover carried from Dessau to Ankara, franked by 10 pf. red and 50 pf. orange tied by 'Berlin' cds, with perforated Junkers 'Berlin-Angora' special label at left tied by Flight cachet. The flight caused a minor diplomatic incident due to the lack of Turkish mail charges but the London 'Times' correspondent noted 'After the floats had been changed for wheels, the pilot, Mr D. Zimmerman, completed the Dessau-Ankara journey in a flying time of 27 hours'. Fresh and fine cover (Muller #173, 250 carried with the label). Ex collection Bill Robertson.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF