Vintage Global Flight & Postal Cover Lot (10) - Jet Age, Pacific Islands, Ceylon & China PRC from the late 1950s to the very early 2000s The collection consists primarily of 20th-century philatelic covers and aerogrammes, ranging from commercial mail to commemorative first-day and first-flight covers. Generally, these items are valued as "common to mid-range" collectibles, where the value is driven more by the specific flight event or the thematic appeal of the stamps (aviation, nature, architecture) rather than extreme scarcity. Analysis of Covers & Stamps • AWA 151 (New Zealand): Features the 2001 $2.00 "Walsh Bros Flying School" stamp. This is a modern commemorative cover. While it has a high face value, it is relatively common in the collector market. • AWA 152 (Iceland): A Loftleiðir Icelandic Airlines First Jet Flight cover (1970). It uses contemporary Icelandic definitives. These are popular for specialized flight-path collectors. • AWA 153 (Lufthansa): A 1960 First Flight cover (Boeing 707) from Paris to San Francisco. Lufthansa flight covers from the early Jet Age are staples of aerophilately. • AWA 154 (China PRC): A 1986 "China-Spain Stamp Exhibition" cover featuring the "Red-Crowned Crane" stamp. PRC items from the 80s have a steady market, though this is a souvenir issue rather than a rare commercial use. • AWA 155 (Ceylon): A 1957 airmail cover with a colorful set of wildlife stamps (Ruhuna National Park). Pre-1972 Ceylon covers are favored for their classic aesthetic. • AWA 156 (British Solomon Islands): Commemorates the 1960 Rome Olympics. The "Omnibus" style of these British Commonwealth issues makes them very recognizable but common. • AWA 157 (Fiji): Features the 35c Grand Pacific Hotel stamp. A nice example of mid-century architectural themes in postal history. • AWA 158 (Cocos Keeling Islands): Features the 1964 5d Blue Airplane stamp. Covers from remote territories like Cocos often command a slight premium due to lower mail volume. • AWA 159 (New Caledonia): A 1977 First Day Cover (FDC) for "Old Nouméa." French Pacific territories are known for high-quality, engraved stamp designs. • AWA 160 (Western Samoa): A 1972 airmail cover. Like many Pacific issues of the time, these were heavily marketed to collectors, keeping the supply high. File Name Description Related Stamp Theme Lot 5 AWA 157 Fiji Airmail Architecture Lot 5 AWA 160 Samoa i Sisifo Regional Culture Lot 5 AWA 156 Solomon Islands 1960 Olympics Lot 5 AWA 155 Ceylon Airmail Wildlife (Elephant/Deer) Lot 5 AWA 159 New Caledonia FDC Colonial Architecture Lot 5 AWA 152 Iceland First Flight Aviation History Lot 5 AWA 154 China PRC (Exhibition) Birds (Cranes) Lot 5 AWA 153 Lufthansa First Flight Boeing 707 Jet Age Lot 5 AWA 151 NZ Seaplane Anniv. Early Aviation Lot 5 AWA 158 Cocos Keeling Islands Territory Mail Fiji 1983 Aerogramme Commemorating "World Communications Year." This is a "Philatelic" item (created specifically for collectors) with a Suva First Day of Issue cancellation. Common, but attractive for thematic collectors. New Zealand 1974 FDC Commemorates the Empire S.30 Flying Boat. Features a clean pictorial cancellation. These are plentiful on the market, but popular with "Aviation" or "Pacific" collectors. Japan 1991 Saga Cover Commemorating the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. Features colorful Prefecture-issue stamps. Japanese covers from this era are noted for high production quality but high volume. Iceland 1968 Airmail A "Commercial" cover sent from Reykjavik to Switzerland. This was a real letter, not a collector's item. The 1960s airmail rates from Iceland are interesting to postal history specialists. Albania 1960s Cover Features Lek-denominated stamps from the Socialist Republic era. Because Albania was relatively isolated, genuine commercial covers are more desirable than the "mint" sets often found in packets. Mongolia 1984 Aviation A First Day Cover (FDC) featuring a complete set of aircraft stamps. Mongolia is known for "large and colorful" thematic sets which are popular for their visual appeal. Ireland 1961 Airmail Sent to St. Gallen, Switzerland, featuring the Holland-America Line cachet/logo. This crosses into "Social Philately," appealing to collectors of maritime and shipping history. Taiwan 1960 Aerogramme Airmail to West Germany featuring the 800 Parachute stamp. Early Republic of China (ROC) postal history is a very "hot" market right now, especially commercial mail. S. Korea 1960s Airmail Sent to Alma Pfister in Switzerland. The value lies in the commercial usage and the mix of definitive stamps. Korean covers from the post-war recovery era are actively sought after. Look carefully at the images to form an opinion Lot 5 AWA 151-160,181-19