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Lot No. 2658

Auction No. 22
Category Airmails - Australia
    Airmails
Est. $120
Status SOLD $120

 

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1936 (29th Sept) Imperial Airways England to Australia flight in the Armstrong Whitworth AW15 "Athena". Caught fire in Delhi with mails charred. "Salvaged from Air Liner ATHENA" 2 line cachet below address. Cover with Ireland 1/- pair with additional stamp missing addressed to NSW. Charred surrounds with some water damage. Incls Sydney Morning Herald clippings. AAMC 632 Cat. $250+

 

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