ID: 67871505
1932 British India Poster Stamp Viceroy’s Cup Aeroplane Race Delhi Agra Jhansi
$30.00
Seller:
Oldbrooklynguy (6733)
Condition: Condition Listed In Stamp Description Grade: VF (Very Fine) 1932 British India Poster Stamp Viceroy’s Cup Aeroplane Race Delhi To Agra, Jhansi, Lucknow Unused No Gum Extremely Light Hinge MarkThis Is A ... Read More
Condition: Condition Listed In Stamp Description
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
1932 British India Poster Stamp Viceroy’s Cup Aeroplane Race Delhi To Agra, Jhansi, Lucknow Unused No Gum Extremely Light Hinge MarkThis Is A Rare Aviation Souvenir Sheet Documenting Entrants In The 1932 Viceroy’s Cup Aeroplane Race, Covering A Route From Delhi To Agra, Jhansi, Lucknow, And Returning To Delhi For A Total Distance Of 709 Miles. The List Includes Prominent Indian And European Aviators Such As R. N. Chawla, Rup Chand, P. C. Chandriani, W. C. Wingfield, Miss Crossley, Dr. Sproul, B. D. Mookerjee, Gurbhajan Singh, Mrs. Horsman, E. D. Joyce, N. M. Gazdar, And Santokh Singh. Aircraft Types Include The Gipsy I, Desoutter, And Puss Moth, All Marked With Their VT Registration Codes. This Event Was A Major Aviation Milestone For Colonial India In The Early 1930s, And The Presence Of Both Male And Female Pilots Reflects The Increasing Popularity Of Aviation In India At The Time. The Reverse Side Bears The Signature Of Indian Rocket Mail Pioneer Stephen H. Smith, Dated 29 February 1932, Firmly Dating The Event And Confirming Smith’s Likely Role As A Witness Or Organizer. Smith Was Deeply Involved With Aviation Events In India And Frequently Signed Ephemera Related To Experimental Flights. Visible Text (Rewritten In Sentence Form): Viceroy’s Cup, Aeroplane Race. Delhi Agra Jhansi Lucknow Delhi. 709 Miles. Entrants: R. N. Chawla – Gipsy I VT–ABA (S. G. Goenka). Rup Chand – Desoutter VT–ADB (Rup Chand). P. C. Chandriani – Gipsy I VT–ADC (Bombay Flying Club). W. C. Wingfield – Puss Moth VT–ABG (D. H. Bhiwandiwalla). Miss Crossley – Gipsy I VT–AAJ (Punjab Flying Club). Dr. Sproul – Gipsy I VT–ABF (Punjab Flying Club). B. D. Mookerjee – Puss Moth VT–ABJ (B. D. Mookerjee). Gurbhajan Singh – Gipsy I VT–AAH (Delhi Flying Club). Mrs. Horsman – Gipsy I VT–ABO (Delhi Flying Club). E. D. Joyce – Gipsy I VT–ABQ (Delhi Flying Club). N. M. Gazdar – Gipsy I VT–ABB (N. M. Gazdar). Santokh Singh – Gipsy I VT–ABE (H. H. The Maharaja Of Patiala). Reverse Side: Stephen H. Smith. 29 2 32.We're Happy To Combine Shipping On Multiple Orders To Help You Save! Please Wait For A Combined Invoice Before Making Payment. Once Items Are Paid Separately, We Regret That Combined Shipping Discounts Can No Longer Be Applied.All Items Shipped Within The United States Are Sent By First Class Mail Using Hip Standard Envelope With Tracking. International Orders Are Shipped By United States Postal Service First Class Mail Without Tracking. In Both Cases, I Do Not Assume Responsibility For Loss Or Damage Once The Envelope Has Been Delivered To The Post Office. All International Shipments Are Photographed And Hand-Cancelled At The Post Office To Provide Proof Of Mailing. If You Would Prefer Your Item To Be Tracked And Insured, Please Contact Me In Advance So I May Provide The Cost For This Service. If You Are Not In Agreement With These Terms, Kindly Refrain From Placing An Order. Thank You For Your UnderstandingA Friendly Note Before You Buy...Why Buy From Me?Over 6,000 Positive Reviews On Hip Stamp, You Can Buy With Confidence!With Over 50 Years Of Business Experience In New York And Florida Across Various Enterprises, I Bring A Lifetime Of Integrity, Reliability, And Expertise To Every Transaction. I Am Proud To Serve On The Membership Committee And Board Of Directors Of The Internet Philatelic Dealers Association (IPDA Member #443) And Am Also A Member Of The Poster Stamp Collectors Club (PSCC Member #101). My Longstanding Reputation Is Built On Exceptional Customer Service, Attention To Detail, And A Deep Knowledge Of Philately, Ephemera, Antiques And Collectibles. When You Buy From Me, You're Buying From A Trusted Professional Dedicated To Accurate Descriptions, Secure Shipping, And A Positive Experience Every Time. Buy With Confidence Because Your Satisfaction And Security Are Always My Top Priorities.Thanks So Much For Stopping By! Most Of The Poster Stamps And Cinderellas I Offer Are Truly Old Historic Treasures? Many Are Close To 100 Years Old Or More. Because Of Their Age, You Might Notice A Few Minor Imperfections Here And There. They're Full Of History And Character, But They Most Definitely Aren't Post Office Fresh. That's Especially True For Cinderella And Poster Stamps, So Please Take A Good Look At The Scans Because They're An Important Part Of The Description. Also, Please Note That The Backs Of Poster Stamps Are Typically Considered Much Less Important Than The Fronts, And Descriptions Can Be A Bit Subjective. If The Condition Of The Back Is Important To You, Just Reach Out. I Am Happy To Provide More Details Or Additional Scans.I Do My Best To Describe Everything Honestly And Accurately, And To The Best Of My Ability, I Guarantee That All Items Are Genuine (Unless Otherwise Noted). I'm Not A Philatelic Expert, Just A Passionate Collector And Seller Who Cares About Getting It Right. Occasionally A Mistake Might Slip Through, But If An Item Turns Out To Be Fundamentally Not As Described, I'll Make It Right With A Refund.Please Feel Free To Reach Out With Any Questions Or If You'd Like To See More Photos. I'm Always Happy To Help Before You Buy.Your Satisfaction Is My Top Priority. The Rest Is Just A Bonus.Thanks Again, And Happy Hunting!
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
1932 British India Poster Stamp Viceroy’s Cup Aeroplane Race Delhi To Agra, Jhansi, Lucknow Unused No Gum Extremely Light Hinge MarkThis Is A Rare Aviation Souvenir Sheet Documenting Entrants In The 1932 Viceroy’s Cup Aeroplane Race, Covering A Route From Delhi To Agra, Jhansi, Lucknow, And Returning To Delhi For A Total Distance Of 709 Miles. The List Includes Prominent Indian And European Aviators Such As R. N. Chawla, Rup Chand, P. C. Chandriani, W. C. Wingfield, Miss Crossley, Dr. Sproul, B. D. Mookerjee, Gurbhajan Singh, Mrs. Horsman, E. D. Joyce, N. M. Gazdar, And Santokh Singh. Aircraft Types Include The Gipsy I, Desoutter, And Puss Moth, All Marked With Their VT Registration Codes. This Event Was A Major Aviation Milestone For Colonial India In The Early 1930s, And The Presence Of Both Male And Female Pilots Reflects The Increasing Popularity Of Aviation In India At The Time. The Reverse Side Bears The Signature Of Indian Rocket Mail Pioneer Stephen H. Smith, Dated 29 February 1932, Firmly Dating The Event And Confirming Smith’s Likely Role As A Witness Or Organizer. Smith Was Deeply Involved With Aviation Events In India And Frequently Signed Ephemera Related To Experimental Flights. Visible Text (Rewritten In Sentence Form): Viceroy’s Cup, Aeroplane Race. Delhi Agra Jhansi Lucknow Delhi. 709 Miles. Entrants: R. N. Chawla – Gipsy I VT–ABA (S. G. Goenka). Rup Chand – Desoutter VT–ADB (Rup Chand). P. C. Chandriani – Gipsy I VT–ADC (Bombay Flying Club). W. C. Wingfield – Puss Moth VT–ABG (D. H. Bhiwandiwalla). Miss Crossley – Gipsy I VT–AAJ (Punjab Flying Club). Dr. Sproul – Gipsy I VT–ABF (Punjab Flying Club). B. D. Mookerjee – Puss Moth VT–ABJ (B. D. Mookerjee). Gurbhajan Singh – Gipsy I VT–AAH (Delhi Flying Club). Mrs. Horsman – Gipsy I VT–ABO (Delhi Flying Club). E. D. Joyce – Gipsy I VT–ABQ (Delhi Flying Club). N. M. Gazdar – Gipsy I VT–ABB (N. M. Gazdar). Santokh Singh – Gipsy I VT–ABE (H. H. The Maharaja Of Patiala). Reverse Side: Stephen H. Smith. 29 2 32.We're Happy To Combine Shipping On Multiple Orders To Help You Save! Please Wait For A Combined Invoice Before Making Payment. Once Items Are Paid Separately, We Regret That Combined Shipping Discounts Can No Longer Be Applied.All Items Shipped Within The United States Are Sent By First Class Mail Using Hip Standard Envelope With Tracking. International Orders Are Shipped By United States Postal Service First Class Mail Without Tracking. In Both Cases, I Do Not Assume Responsibility For Loss Or Damage Once The Envelope Has Been Delivered To The Post Office. All International Shipments Are Photographed And Hand-Cancelled At The Post Office To Provide Proof Of Mailing. If You Would Prefer Your Item To Be Tracked And Insured, Please Contact Me In Advance So I May Provide The Cost For This Service. If You Are Not In Agreement With These Terms, Kindly Refrain From Placing An Order. Thank You For Your UnderstandingA Friendly Note Before You Buy...Why Buy From Me?Over 6,000 Positive Reviews On Hip Stamp, You Can Buy With Confidence!With Over 50 Years Of Business Experience In New York And Florida Across Various Enterprises, I Bring A Lifetime Of Integrity, Reliability, And Expertise To Every Transaction. I Am Proud To Serve On The Membership Committee And Board Of Directors Of The Internet Philatelic Dealers Association (IPDA Member #443) And Am Also A Member Of The Poster Stamp Collectors Club (PSCC Member #101). My Longstanding Reputation Is Built On Exceptional Customer Service, Attention To Detail, And A Deep Knowledge Of Philately, Ephemera, Antiques And Collectibles. When You Buy From Me, You're Buying From A Trusted Professional Dedicated To Accurate Descriptions, Secure Shipping, And A Positive Experience Every Time. Buy With Confidence Because Your Satisfaction And Security Are Always My Top Priorities.Thanks So Much For Stopping By! Most Of The Poster Stamps And Cinderellas I Offer Are Truly Old Historic Treasures? Many Are Close To 100 Years Old Or More. Because Of Their Age, You Might Notice A Few Minor Imperfections Here And There. They're Full Of History And Character, But They Most Definitely Aren't Post Office Fresh. That's Especially True For Cinderella And Poster Stamps, So Please Take A Good Look At The Scans Because They're An Important Part Of The Description. Also, Please Note That The Backs Of Poster Stamps Are Typically Considered Much Less Important Than The Fronts, And Descriptions Can Be A Bit Subjective. If The Condition Of The Back Is Important To You, Just Reach Out. I Am Happy To Provide More Details Or Additional Scans.I Do My Best To Describe Everything Honestly And Accurately, And To The Best Of My Ability, I Guarantee That All Items Are Genuine (Unless Otherwise Noted). I'm Not A Philatelic Expert, Just A Passionate Collector And Seller Who Cares About Getting It Right. Occasionally A Mistake Might Slip Through, But If An Item Turns Out To Be Fundamentally Not As Described, I'll Make It Right With A Refund.Please Feel Free To Reach Out With Any Questions Or If You'd Like To See More Photos. I'm Always Happy To Help Before You Buy.Your Satisfaction Is My Top Priority. The Rest Is Just A Bonus.Thanks Again, And Happy Hunting!
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