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Transatlantic '86 collection [philatelic record]

Hierarchical level:

Collection

Date:

1986.

Reference:

R5316-0-X-E

Type of material:

Stamps and stamp products

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

178535

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Transatlantic '86 collection
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Record information – Details
Date(s):

1986.

Place of creation:

Canada

Extent:

3 postal covers.

Language of material:

English

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Collection consists of 3 first flight postal covers, 1986, commemorating the flight of the Dutch Viking, the first balloon to carry Canadian mail to Europe. The balloon was piloted by Dutchman, Henk Brink, and traveled from Newfoundland to Holland.
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Brink, Henk

Dutch Viking (Balloon)
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Custodial history:

The postal covers were acquired by the National Postal Museum from Henk Brink via Charles Oliver, an agent in Newfoundland.

Source:

Private

Related control no.:

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1992-166 DAP
89-069
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Philatelic records

[Consultation90 Open]

Box [1992-166] C58

[Consultation 90 Open]

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No restrictions on use.
Copyright is with Henk Brink.
Credit the National Archives of Canada.

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