Lot 32001 – All World: 1700-1990 « Before the Space Epic », topical collection

All World: 1700-1990ca. « Before the Space Epic », topical exhibit on 143 pages covering the subject to 1945: the creation, sky studies, universe utopia fancies, rocket development and usage to 1945. Includes a. o. two Montevideo « Sun » on covers 80c used 1860, 120c used 1870; 1931 Italy Southern Cross issue, ordinary copy mint never hinged, variety « Seven Stars » Sa. 25a mounted mint in pair with normal mint never hinged, the imperforate essay in a left margin copy and a 1931 FFC Rome-Rio de Janeiro addressed to General Balbo; Poland stratosphere s/s mint never hinged and on stratosphere flight cover of « Zakopane 25.IX.1938 ». Additionally four large stockbooks « Dossiers » with extra exhibition material, research, resources.