£380
HAMBURG TRAM POST: A written-up display of seldom seen covers, spanning the years 1923-39, posted on board Hamburg Trams (Strassenbahnpost), with "Aus dem/ Strassenbahnbriefkasten" cachets (in a variety of styles) or "Strassenbahn" cds's. Incs. 1937 envs. to Chile (2, franked 180pf) or Brazil (franked 155pf) with large red double circle "DEUTSCHE LUFTPOST/[aeroplane]/EUROPA-SUDAMERIKA" cachets; 1936 env. to Argentina franked 90pf (surface mail) with 11 stamps endorsed "Mit D. MENDOZA via Marseille!"; 1932 env. to Italy franked 50pf with a purple boxed "Mit Luftpost/befordert/Leipzig C2" cachet; and other similar covers. All in excellent condition with fine strikes. Scarce items. (10) Cross Reference: AIR MAIL COVERS
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