E115-1969 Lufthansa First Flight Cover LH 598 Frankfurt–AthensJeddah–Addis Abeb

Title
1969 Lufthansa First Flight Cover LH 598 Frankfurt–Athens–Jeddah–Addis Abeba Airmail Postal History
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Category
Stamps → Covers → Europe → Germany → Airmail / First Flight Covers
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Condition
Used – Vintage postal cover with stamps, cancellations and flight cachets. Minor ageing and handling marks consistent with 1969 postal use.
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Item Specifics
Type: First Flight Airmail Cover
Airline: Lufthansa
Flight: LH 598
Route: Frankfurt → Athens → Jeddah → Addis Abeba
Date: 7 May 1969
Country of Origin: Germany (Deutsche Bundespost)
Postmarks: Frankfurt Flughafen (Airport) cancellation
Stamps:
10 Pf Deutsche Bundespost "Dresden/Sachsen"
30 Pf Deutsche Bundespost "50 Jahre Internationale Arbeitsorganisation" (1969 issue)
Cachets:
Lufthansa flight confirmation cachet
"Mit Luftpost" Par Avion label
Additional Markings:
Addressed to Jeddah (poste restante)
Receiving marks on the reverse
Theme: Airmail, Aviation History, First Flight Covers, Postal History
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Price & Valuation (UK Market – 2025)
This type of 1960s Lufthansa first flight cover typically sells between:
£10 – £18 depending on condition, route rarity, and stamps.
Your cover is in good collectible condition with a desirable multi-stop long-distance route and two clear cancellations.
Estimated Valuation: £14 – £18
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Recommended eBay Buy-It-Now Listing Price
£17.95 (good for collectors of airmail & first flight covers)
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Auction Option
Start Price: £9.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Suggested: Enable Buy It Now at £17.95 along with the auction.
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