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CANADA FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVES, obv. CANADA'S 1970 NATIONAL AIR SHOW, rev. THE NINTH ANNUAL ABBOTSFORD INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW 1970, AE 39mm; another obv. I974 CALGARY STAMPEDE, FIRST R.C.M.P., Plane in Alberta, rev. CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA, saddle, 38mm, another obv. CHAMRER OF COMMERCE, GANDER, rev. Aviation dollar, Series 1, 1982, WW 11, HUDSON BOMBER, Nickel 33mm; badges Tarmac Duties, 64; Continental (airlines) wings; twenty dollars, Lancaster issue, 1990 (KM.172). Very fine - extremely fine, last proof FDC and rare. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
CANADA, WINGS ACROSS TIME, Set of 10 Medals of Aircraft used by Air Canada marking data Anniversary. All silver 92.5% 38m, Brilliant Proofs in a specially made presentation case; 1938 Lockheed 14; 1943 Lancastriah; 1945 DC - 3; 1948 North Star; 1954 Super Constellation; 1955 Vickers Viscount; 1961 DC - 8; 1971 Boeing 747; 1973 Lockheed 1011; 1975 Boeing 727. FDC. (10)
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
DOMINICA, proof silver twenty dollars, 50th anniversary of Graf Zeppelin, 1928-1978, (KM.13.2). FDC in wallet.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
EARLY FLIGHTS, by Ricardo Scarps, obv. ICARE (modern stylized form, name above, rev. VOEUX/LES/PLUS/VIFS, Octagonal. AR 32mm VF; another MONTGOLFIER, by N. Gatteaux obv. JOSE. ET ETIENE MONTGOLFIER, POUR AVOIR RENDUR L'AIR NAVIGABLE heads to left, names around, rev. balloon above clouds, Experience du Champ de Mars, 27 August 1783 in exergue. AE 41mm EF; another, MONTGOLFIER, by N. Gatteaux, Obv. JOSE.ET ETIENE. MONTGOLFIER /POUR AVOIR RENDUR L'AIR NAVIGABLE heads to left, names around rev. decorated balloon in air, two female figures and two lions, ATTONITUS ORBIS TERRARUM, INTENERE PER AERA FELICITER/TENTATO ANNO/ MDCCLXXXIII, AE 41mm EF; another obv. QUE NE PEUT LE GENIE, winged female sitting on lion's back, balloon above, rev. L'AEROSTAT....LE DE FLESSELLES.... Records flight of Pilatre de Rosier, AE 41mm EF; BALLOONS, obv. Hot air & gas balloons, 'AUDACIA FELIX above, 21st Nov Darlandes et Pilatre in exergue, rev. PATEFACTO PER AERA....etc. stars around, AE 50mm EF; AVIATION by M. Dammann, obv. female winged at ankles prepares to fly, rev. FERIAM SIDERA MCMXX, four birds, AE 50mm VF. As noted, very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $300
GARNERIN, obv. bust ANDRE JACQUES GARNERIN|/1769-1823. rev. man holding flag in basket under parachute. PREMIER/ DESCENTE EN PARACHUTE, PARC/MONCEAU, 22 OCTOBRE/I797, by Vic Daumas, No.1/100 on edge, silver plated 72mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $150
EXPOSITION UNIVERSAL 1867, obv. pavilion, four banners flying, 1867 in exergue, rev. balloon, 'ASCENTION CAPTIF' EXPOSITION UNIV. 1867, Pewters traces gilding, 51mm. Very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $160
SIEGE OF PARIS, obv. cannon on city wall. female receiving pigeon, balloon in distance. PARIS, 1870-1871, by C. De George, rev. pigeon flying above basket, MINISTERE DE LA GUERRE, in exergue COMMUNICATIONS/ AERIENNES. presented to E.Galhaut/ a Corbie 1909 this engraved on basket, silver, 63mm. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $140
SIEGE OF PARIS, obv: PANORAMA de PARIS balloon above city 1878, by C.Trotin in exergue, rev. SOUVENIR/ DE MON ASCENSION/ DANS/ LE GRANDE BALLON CAPTIF/ A VAPEUR/ DE MR HENRY GIFFARD. copper gilt, 50mm+, ring, with black ribbon susp. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $190
SIEGE OF PARIS, obv. pigeon flying right, SIEGE DE PARIS 1870-1871/ARRIVEE DES PIGEONS CORRESPONDANT PENDANTLE, rev. APPORTANT UNE DEPECHE/DE GAMBETTA/DES GENERAUX DE/L'ARMEE DE LA/LOIRE, AE 29mm EF; another dirigible and plane flying around Eiffel Tower, rev. SOUVENIR/DE MON/ASCENSION/by Barme, Base metal 25mm VF; another obv: 1825/HENRY GIFFARD 1882/bust, INGENIEUR INVENTEUR-AERONAUTE, by S.Bret, rev. PREMIER AEROSTAT A VAPEUR EXPERIENCE DU 25 SEPT 1852, ELANCOURT, AE 72mm EF; another obv. FELIX TOURNACHON-NADAR, Felix Tournachon head by M. P. Querolle, rev. for First Aerial Photography 1868, First Liason Airmail 1870, basket of balloon, AE 77mm EF; another, obv: JULES VERNE 1828-1905, head half right by R. B. Baron, SCIENCE-GEOGRAPHIE-FICTION, rev. balloon submarine & sea creatures over map, AE 68mm EF. Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
BALLOONS, obv: BALLOONS DIRIGEABLES, seated female pointing to dirigeable, EXPERIENCES A L'ESTABLISSMENT/DE CHALAIS MEUDON/I885, by A. Patey, rev. Daedalus Prepares Icarus for FIight, LABOR IMPROBUS OMNIA VINCIT, AE 72mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $140
BALLOONS, obv: Santos Dumont bust right HOMAGE SANTOS DUMONT LE BALLON DIRIGEABLE, rev. dirigeable in front of Eiffel Tower 19th October/1901 below, silver, 27mm. Fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
BALLOONS & FLIGHT, obv: SANTOS DUMONT, bust facing wearing collar & tie and broad brim hat name above 1873-1932, by Claude Lesot, rev. Eiffel Tower, baboon, dirigeable two aircraft over map of Brazil, AE 100mm EF; another obv: DANS/L'ESPACE/SUR L.EAU/COMME/SUR/TERRE, MES VOEUX VONT/VERS VOUS by E. DUBOIS, various scenes of travel, balloon above, train, coach, sailing ship etc., rev: MES VOEUX VONT VERS VOUS, various sailing vessels as medals, Struck 1967, AE 100mm EF; another, obv: CAPITAINE FERBER, bust with military cap half right, name to left 1862-1909 to right. by Michel Fert., rev. biplane, two towers behind. Mai 1905 Chalais Meudon etc., AE 68mm EF; another obv. Bleriot type plane over River Seine, nude female & bird above, by F. Montagney, rev. two birds' wings chained, AVIATION over world, AE 68mm EF. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $210
EARLY FLIGHT, obv: BLERIOT, Louis Bleriot 60th Anniversary of Channel crossing flight, head with flying helmet to right, rev. plane nearing Dover crowds waiting on cliff, 25 July 1909, 1970, No.8/100 edge, AE 126mm . Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $160
EARLY FLIGHTS, obv. Louis Bleriot 1872-1936 by Vic Daumas, head in flying helmet to left, rev. plane with pilot over sea coasts of France & England outlined, signature below. AE 68mm EF; another of Louis Bleriot, obv. plane over waves English Coast to left, VICTORIEUX DES ELEMENTS in exergue, rev: bird in flight JOURNEE FRANCO-BRITANNIQUE/LOUIS BLERIOT/1948 AE 50mm good VF; another obv: ROLAND GARROS/1888-1918 head with beret, by J.Normand, rev. monoplane over outline Mediterranean wording around, ROLAND GARROS REALISE LA PREMIER TRAVERSEE DE LA MEDITERRANEE SAINT RAPHAEL BIZERTE, 23 September 1913, AE 68mm EF; another obv: ALBERT CAQUOT high relief head by R. Delamarre, rev. montage engineering works, viaduct, bridges, dam at top improved observation captive balloon used in WWI, AE 77mm EF; another obv: CAPT. GEORGES GUYNEMER/FRENCH WWW ACE/ bust right decoration on tunic 1894-1917, rev. winged female holding eulogy aloft by J.P. LE GASTELOIS, AE 40mm gVF; another obv: CAPTAINE PILOTE GUYNEMER bust to right flying helmet rev. Escadrille No 3 Vanquisher 53 Combats by L. Barillet, 11 September 1917, Paris Art, Brass 28mm with ring VF; another, PILOT'S BADGE French Civil Pilot's Union Badge, obv. head of Maurice Drouhin right in flying helmet, rev. legend, in silver 27mm with ring VF. Very fine - extremely fine (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $290
EARLY FRENCH AVAITORS, obv: J. LE BRIX & D. COSTES, by Anie Mouroux, conjoined busts in flying gear facing left, names each side, rev. sphere showing Atlantic with Brequet plane over. First non stop crossing South Atlantic, 14 Oct 1927, AE 67mm VF; another obv: M.BELLONTE D. COSTES, conjoined busts with flying helmets to left-names each side, PARIS-NEW YORK/1-2 SEPTEMBER 1930/by Anie Mouroux, rev. Dreudonne monoplane Paris below New York above by Anie Mouroux, AE 67mm EF; another obv: ASSOLLANT, LE FEVRE LOTTI by A. Mouroux, three conjoined busts in flying gear facing right, names around, 13 & 14 JUNE/1929 in exergue, rev. Bernard monoplane over Nth Atlantic route marked, crossing West to East, AE 67mm EF. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $160
AVIATION PIONEERS, by T.H. Dufresne, 1971. Homage to Pioneers, obv. & rev. montages of early gliders, balloons and planes with names of pioneers, 31/250 edge AE 137mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
FRENCH AVAITORS, obv: ANTOINE/de SAINT EXUPERY-mythical bird within galaxy, rev. bent three bladed aircraft propelle (ref. to forced landing in desert whilst on night East) by R. GALTIE AE 72mm EF; another obv: ANTOINE/de SAINT EXUPERY ECRIVAIN by Belmondo, bust left 1900-1944, rev. female winged figure hold hands up whilst kneeling on back of horse. L'ESPACE DE L'ESPRIT LA OUIL PEUT OUVRIR SES AILES C EST LE SILENCE by Belmondo, AE 68mm EF; another obv. MARYSE HILSZ by S. Regis. obv. head with flying helmet to left, name in front upwards and backwards,rev. biplane, F-A Joe on fuselage, various records achieved, 1901 MARYSE HILSZ PIONNIER DE L'AVIATION FRANCAISE 1946, AE 68mm EF; another BOUCHER Helene, by S. Regis, obv. bust with flying helmet facing. rev. monoplane with 13 on wing, name aboves Citation of the Nation each side fuselage 23-5-1908 30-11-1934, AE 68mm EF, another Jacquelene Auriol, obv. head right with hair decoration heads of wheat, CERES/FAO/ROME, JACQUELENE AURIOL by R. Andrei, rev. plane & markers 'Aviation in Service of Agriculture', AE 63mm EF. Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $140
SOLD $130
FRENCH AVIATOR PIONEER, Henry Karferer, obv. face quarter right, 1870/1958 at sides, dirigible above, named as VILLE DE PARIS/ HENRY KAPFERER by W. Schiffer, rev. montage various aero components anf four bladed prop, edge numbered No.6/100, silver plated, 73mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $140
FRENCH AVAITORS, ESCADRILLE NORMANDY-NIEMEN by Albert David, obv. airman in flying gear right, apple left, polar bear on right, Cross of Lorraine and decorations below two Mirage fighter planes, squadron badge & awards, AE 68mm EF; another PAUL EMILE VICTOR, obv. head to left, name below, EXPEDITIONS POLAIRES FRANCAISES, PAUL EMILE VICTOR, rev. transport plane drops supplies to two caterpillar vehicles, by G. B. BAZOR, AE 68mm EF; another RENE BOUSCAT, obv. Morlon bust with cap, wings and five stars to left, rev. RENE BUSCAT/GENERAL D'ARMEE/AERIENNE/I946, CHERCHE above in laurel wreath eagle above, AE 68mm EF; another MOLINIER by Andre Galtie, obv. head to right looking up, GENERAL CORNIGLION MOLINIER below, various commands around, rev. Flight of five Mirage fighters F.A.F.I,./GALT1E sqdn. Badges, AE 68mm EF; another COATALEN, obv. bust 3/4 left, LOUIS COATALEN, I879-1962, L Hoste Cl., rev. monoplane, power boat and motor car 1923 'His engines won on ground sea and air AE 68mm EF; another AIRCRAFT CARRIER, obv. three aircraft above carrier, anchor & badges below with PORTE-AVIONS ARROMANCHES, rev. female figure with fire over harbour June 1944, ARROMANCHES around, by Georges Guirand, AE 59mm EF. Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
FRENCH SPACE and OTHER AVAITIONN MEDALS, YOURI GAGARINE, obv. full face, dove of peace below 1961/YOURI GAGARINE PREMIER VOL. HUMAIN SPATIAL, by A de Jaeger, rev. sun at top, moon centre, earth at foot, space craft in star galaxy, YOURI.GAGARINE LE COSMOS DOIT DEVENIR LARENE DE L'AMITE ENTRE LES NATION, AE 72mm EF; another obv. APOLLO VIII by Bernard Labourie, obv. busts of Borman Lovell and Anders in space uniforms, rev. space craft over moon surface, PREMIER VOYAGE CIRCUMLUNAIRE, NOEL 1968, AE 68mm EF; another obv. winged male flying over monoplanel by F. Montagny, rev. two birds flying over warship, inscription plaque to right, AE 68mm EF; another obv. MAX ANDERSON LARRY NEWMAN BENABRUZZO, 137 HEURES 5 MINUTES 5O SECONDS distance 5001.22 KM (first Atlantic crossing in a gas balloon), and 12 AOUT 17 AOUT 1978, AE 72mm EF; another obv. GOUT DE L'AVENTURE DECOUVERTE PURETE, LA MONTGOLFIERE, by J.P. Reti, rev. abstract design, AE 70mm EF; another obv. CHARLES NUNGESSER 1892 - I927, FRANCOIS COLI 1881 - 1927, facing heads, rev. 8 MAI I927, L'OISEAU BLANC (dotted plane outline), AE 68mm EF; another obv. AERO by O.Spaniel, winged female, monoplane and motor car, rev. FIDELI /SEMPER /FIDELIS /AERO, AE 50mm EF; another medalet, obv. TOUR EIFFEL 300 METRES, tower and balloon in background, rev. 1789 LA BASTILLE 1889, AE 26mm F; another obv. CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D'INDUSTRIE /D'AJACCIO SARTENE, rev. AEROGARE D'AJACCIO /CAMPO DELL'ORO /25 NOVEMBRE 1961, AE 62mm EF. Fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
EARLY GERMAN FLIGHT MEDALS, obv: NATIONAL FLUGFPENDE, (Air meet) 1912 rev: eagle flying over sea by Lauer, Nurnberg, AE 27mm with loop;FLIGHT AROUND BERLIN, 1913, obv: large eagle standing on rock, facing left, monoplane & biplane on each side over the city. FLUG RUND UM BERLIN, 1913, by by Awes, rev: bust Germanica facing right, AE 50mm; RICHTHOFEN obv: bust with medal on chest RITTMEISTER MANFRED FRHR v RICHTHOFEN, Rev: winged helmet, eagle arrow through 80, by K.Goetz, 21 APRIL, 1918 AE 37mm, edge: BAYER HAUPTMUNZAT. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $210
GERMAN SILVER by GOETZ, obv: FRH V. HUNEFELD Dr H.C. HERMANN KOHL, two busts to left, in exergue 'FIRST EAST WEST FLIGHT' by K. GOETZ, rev: two water nymphs on dolphins waving to plane 1928, AR 36mm, (Kienast 393). Extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
GERMAN AVIATORS, silver medals, obv: VON HUNEFELD & HERMANN KOHL 13th APRIL 1928, two busts in flying helmets to left, rev: Junkers W33 monoplane ''BREMEN'' over ocean, AR toned 36mm; another obv: H.KOHL v.HUENFIELD FITZMAURICE, rev: ''BREMEN'', p1ane over ocean, EUROPA - AMERIKA, 12 - 13 April 1928, AR proof-like 36mm; another obv: FITZMAURICE, KOHL, von HUNEFELD three busts conjoined to left. 12-13. 4. 1928, rev: plane over sea. DESSAU BALDONEL, GREENLY ISLAND, NEW YORK, /L.C.H.R. Lauer, AR 33mm. Extremely fine and all scarce. (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $160
ZEPPELIN MEDALS, obv: GRAF ZEPPELIN, ZIEL ERKANNT KRAFT GESPANNT!, rev; Z 4 in flight past city hall. 4 - 5 AUGUST 1908, legend around, in exergue FRIEDRICHSHAFEN - MAINZ 583 klm., Alum. 33mm; another obv: GRAF FERD. V. ZEPPELIN, GEB 1838, facing bust, rev: zeppelin flying over Lake Constance 1908, steamer on lake, copper 28mm plus ring; another obv: GRAF FERD V. ZEPPELIN bust, rev: airship over lake GLUCK AB:GUT LAND, 1908, AE 23mm plus ring support; another obv. Zeppelin, biplane soldiers, horsemen, VIVE LA POLITESSE FRANCAISE, rev: German eagle lauds over French cock, in exergue ZXVI LUNEVILLE/3RD APRIL, 1913, Zinc 50mm by by K. Goetz (Kienast 131), another obv: DR. HUGO ECKENER, facing bust, rev: Zeppelin flying across coast above AMERIKAFAHRT des LZ 126(ZR111) dates & times of flight, FRIEDRICHSHAFEN TO LAKEHURST 1924, AR proof 33mm, by Lauer; another obv: DR HUGO ECKENER/FUHRER des L.Z.126 OCTOBER 1924, bust to left, rev: nude male with Zeppelin behind, legend around, by Fahrner, AE 60mm. Mostly Extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
ZEPPELIN MEDAL, obv: ZEPPELIN FUND, nude male on edge of cliff launching eagle by C. Stock 1925 rev: Zeppelin across-six line poem by Allen Gewalton, 'Zum trotz sich erhalten' etc., cast, silver plated, 83mm. Good very fine, rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
ZEPPELIN MEDALS, obv: LZ 127 GRAF ZEPPELIN - DR HUGO ECKENER, 1898-1928, busts of Zeppelin & Eckener to left, rev: LUFTSCHIFF LZ 127 GRAF ZEPPELIN, Preuss Staatsmunz edge, 900 fine, silver 36mm; another obv: GRAF ZEPPELIN 90th BIRTHDAY bust half right, rev: airship background, crest, children, to commemorate the christening of the dirigible Z 127, on his 90th birthday, July 8, 1928, AR toned 36mm, (Kienast 408); another obv: WORLD FLIGHT GRAF ZEPPELIN, SCHOPFER ECKENER DURR, three busts to left, rev: map showing stopping places on world flight, 1929, AR proof 36mm edge: PREUSS STAATSMUNZE; another obv: WORLD FLIGHT GRAF ZEPPELIN L Z. 127, Eckener bust within incuse hexagon to right, 33737Km., AUG 1929, rev: ports of call and dates, AE 50mm; another obv: DR HUGO ECKENER, 1929, rev: Zeppelin over globe Z 127 FIRST AROUND THE WORLD, copper another silver oxidised plate, both 36mm. Good very fine - FDC. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $230
ZEPPELIN, Germany, Weimer Republic, silver three marks, 1930A, Graf Zeppelin flight, (KM.67). Good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
GERMAN LARGE AVIATION MEDALS, obv: ANGLO-AMERICAN AIR LIFT, Satirical by by Guido Goetz, rev: Russian sitting on Berlin road barrier, 1948, AE 92mm; another obv: OTTO LILIENTHAL, 9 AUGUST 1896, by K.GOETZ, rev: DER ERSTE MENSCHENFLUG DES GROSSTEN LEHRMEISTERS (The First Flight by maen of the greatest teacher), cast after K.Goetz (Klienast Sup.594) by World Art Medals 1990, AE 97mm Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
VARIOUS GERMAN FLIGHT MEDALS, obv: EXCELLEWZ GRAF v ZEPPELIN, bust half right, rev: VEBER STRASSBURG PROBEFAHRT, 4 - 5 AUG. 1908, edge: EIN GEDACHTNISS THALER; silver 990 33mm; another obv: GRAF ZEPPELIN DR. HUGO ECKENER 1898 - 1928, rev: WELTFAHRT AUGUST 1929 *L.Z. 127*, edge: PREUSS STAATSMUNZE, AR 900 36mm; another obv. Flying bird, rev. LUFTHANSA BOEING 727 EUROPA JET ERSTER LINIENFLUG, 16.4.1964, AR 26mm; another obv. WERDET MITGELD IM DEUTCHEN LUFTSPORTVERBAND LUFTFAHRT HILFT DEUTSCHLAND, swastica, rev. N.S. GROSSFLUGTAG DRESDEN HELLER 1935, three planes over city, Brown Porcelain 37mm; another East Germany, Commemorative 5 MARK 1973 rev: stylised glider, 1848 - I896, OTTO LILIENTHAL, C/Ni 30mm; another German WWII, officer's cap badge eagle and swastica; another medalet, obv. 1914-15, plane in flight over mountains, rev. incuse of obverse. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
BALOON MEDALS, LUNARDI, VINCENT, obv. bust left, VINCENT LUNARDI, FIRST AERIAL TRAVELLER IN ENGLAND, rev. balloon with aerial oars, flag falling, SEPT. 15 1784 in exergue, ET SF PROTINIES AETHEREA TOLLIT INASTRA VIA, AE 35mm; English 19th SPARROW TOKENS, obv. bust left IRONMONGER BISHOPSGATE LONDON, rev. BALLOON ASCENDED OXFORD 1823, AE 23mm.; another without date, another with SPARROW LEATHER SAUCE in 3 lines, another legend around 1826, another cmked SILVER.; others EDWARD VII, obv. H.M.KING EDWARD VII & H.M.QUEEN ALEXANDRA, PROCLAIMED 1901, rev. Airship 'Nulli Secundus' above city BALLOON SCHOOL ROYAL ENGINEERS, AE and silver both 32mm. Very fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $420