Auction No. 27 Saturday, 25 July 2020 / 1:00 pm start
1933 (29th May) Brisbane to Melbourne to Sydney ...
Estimate $200
Realised: $200 plus premium
Category: Airmails > Airmails - Australia
Lot Details
1933 (29th May) Brisbane to Melbourne to Sydney flown by H Brackley in Imperial Airways survey plane "Astruea" which had been flown from England carrying Hudson Fysh with him on the return flight. As a direct result of these flights Qantas & Imperial combined to inaugurate the first air service between England & Australia. 1½d & ½d KGV tied by Sydney machine slogan "AIR MAIL SAVES TIME" cancel with another impression on reverse. Signed by CH Brackley. Exc cond & incls letter of confirmation signed by Leski. Sold Linke auction June 2003 for $520. AAMC 310a Cat. $600+
