Auction No. 18 Saturday, 29 August 2015 / 3:30 pm start
1933 (11th Jan) Gerringong Beach, NSW to New ...
Estimate $950
Realised: $1,350 plus premium
Category: Airmails
Lot Details
1933 (11th Jan) Gerringong Beach, NSW to New Plymouth, NZ Second Trans-Tasman Kingsford Smith flight. 2d. KGV embossed env with additional 3d Airmail tied by Gerringong cds's. NZ 1d KGV at left tied with Wellington Late Fee cds for 13th Jan 33. "Shorter by days / Time is Money To Ensure Earliest Delivery Please Reply by Air Mail" etiquette on reverse. Only 10 covers were flown & signed by the entire crew incl Kingsford Smith, Stannage, PG Taylor. AAMC 296 Cat. $1,750+ (Plate 3)
