Vintage 1927 FAIRCHILD AVIATION FC-2 Amphibious Seaplane # G-CAHL in Crash Site

Description

A note to all Ebay buyers:
Please note that Israeli mail service to most countries is limited because of the global pandemic and there are delays in the shipment and arrival of items to all destinations. Shipping procedures are slow and buyers must expect long mail time. Buyers must acknowledge these issues before making a bid. Thank you for the understanding.
Up for auction is a
very rare
vintage 1927-1930 black & white original photo of the
FAIRCHILD AVIATION FC-2
Amphibious Seaplanes
#G-CAHL
with winter skis at an
unknown crash site.
Manufactured in 1927, The FC-2 landing gear was interchangeable and could be fitted with skis, wheels, or floats, making it very adaptable for various landing surfaces. The Fairchild FC-2 was specifically designed, with its enclosed cockpit and aerial camera, to be flown in the bush. This plane was part of Fairchild Aviation until 1930, when it was sold to Jamaica.
The photo is numbered #1464 and has an embossed stamp mark of the photographer/maker:
REID STUDIO
61 BROADWAY
PATERSON, N.J.
Size of photo
:
10" x 8"
Condition
:
This sepia-toned photograph is in good condition for its age with some wear on the white rim (three punch-holes).
This is a rare and unique photo – do not let this item slip through your fingers.
This will make a fine addition to any collection of Aviation.
A note to all Ebay buyers :
Please keep in mind that if you buy this item, the shipping time can be very long due to the global epidemic. I can not guarantee that the arrival of the item to your destination will be with-in the promised eBay time table.
I don't consider myself an expert on all my findings, but I do try my best to describe them the best I can. That's why I ask that you ask questions first before bidding if you aren't sure
about this item! I will be happy to send any additional photo’s.
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Payment is due within 1 day of close of auction
Winning bidder agrees to pay shipping cost. Shipment will be via Registered Airmail.
Shipment fee: to the
USA: $
12.
50
, to
Canada
:
12
.50
, to the U.K. & Europe: $
12
.50
, to
Australia
: $
18.5
0
and in
Israel
$
4
.50
(Registered post or pick-up).
I normally use
Registered
Airmail
with limited internet tracking for items valued up to 0.  If the customer prefers a courier-based shipping service such as
Priority Mail
(
Express Mail Service with full internet tracking)
and is willing to cover the higher costs, I will be happy to accommodate.
In the case of lost or damaged items, Registered Airmail covers compensation for the item value & postage costs up to 0 maximum.  Higher levels of compensation are included only in the
EMS
services.
It takes up to 3 or more weeks for delivery. Sometimes postal service is getting slower especially at weekends and holiday. Occasionally there may be delays because of extra security checks at the post office.
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