Auction No. 27 Saturday, 25 July 2020 / 1:00 pm start
1939 (8th June) Imperial Airways Australia to ...
Estimate $55
Realised: $50 plus premium
Category: Airmails > Crash Mail
Lot Details
1939 (8th June) Imperial Airways Australia to England flying boat "Centurion", crashed in the Hooghly River Calcutta on landing. Passengers & crew survived. "Merewther and Glebe Newcastle, NSW" sepia postcard with "SALVAGED MAIL EX CENTURION" in red with 3d KGVI stamp tied by Newcastle 5 JNE 1939 slogan cancel. Addressed to Edinburgh & one of the rare pieces still to have original stamp attached. Clearly water damaged down one side especially. AAMC 868 Cat. $125
