Auction No. 18 Saturday, 29 August 2015 / 3:30 pm start
1931 (3rd July) Australia to England Chichester ...
Estimate $300
Realised: $240 plus premium
Category: Airmails
Lot Details
1931 (3rd July) Australia to England Chichester solo flight in the Gypsy Moth, "Madame Elijah". Crashed at Katsuura Japan after take-off to fly to Tokyo. Cover with 2d & 3d KGV tied by Thursday Island cds's. No. 123 of 145 flown with cachet on reverse detailing the flight & signed by Chichester. Accompanied by photo of the crashed plane. AAMC 210 Cat. $525+
