Auction No. 25 Sunday, 14 October 2018 / 4:00 pm start
1938 (14th Oct) Port Moresby to Cairns & return ...
Estimate $600
Realised: $480 plus premium
Category: Airmails > Airmails - Australia
Lot Details
1938 (14th Oct) Port Moresby to Cairns & return OHMS long cover carried by Richard Archbold & Russell Rogers in the PBY5 Catalina Flying Boat NC777 "Guba II" with Papua 2d Jubilee tied by Port Moresby cds alongside Aust 3d KGVI tied with Cairns 14 OC 38 on arrival. Port Moresby 19 OC 38 b/s from return arrival. Minor wear but a rare survivor. Ex Frommer. AAMC P140, Cat. $1750 (plate 4)
