Auction No. 27 Saturday, 25 July 2020 / 1:00 pm start

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1935 (2nd Oct) Melbourne to Whitemark Crash of the ...

Estimate $440
Realised: $420 plus premium

Category: Airmails  >  Crash Mail

Lot Details

1935 (2nd Oct) Melbourne to Whitemark Crash of the "Loina" DH 86. It left for Whitemark (Flinders Island) at 8.15am & crashed into the sea only a few miles from its destination. 5 people were killed but the 3 mail bags for Whitemark, Launceston & Hobart were salvaged. The letters were dried & received in Hobart on the 6th. This typed Launceston addressed "Prestige Ltd" printed env. has the 3 x 2d & 1d KGV taped back on still with the Melbourne 2 OCT 1936 slogan cancel clearly visible with "DISTRICT POSTAL INSPECTOR LAUNCESTON OCT 6 1935" oval b/s in blue. Also incls typed explanation letter with similar cancel from WJ Kearns, District Inspector. A wonderful addition to the cover. Sold in Linke Auction for $320 in 2003. AAMC 535, Cat. $400

1935 (2nd Oct) Melbourne to Whitemark Crash of the ... Image 1++