Auction No. 33 Saturday, 15 July 2023 / 1:00 pm start
1928 (9th Oct) West Australian Airways uplifted a ...
Estimate $300
Realised: $300 plus premium
Category: Australia > States and Territories > Western Australia > Airmails
Lot Details
1928 (9th Oct) West Australian Airways uplifted a mail which originated at Mundabullangana. The pre-printed addressed covers were sent by Trouchet from Perth which were carried by road to Port Hedland where they entered the Air Mail service. The "FORWARDED BY AIRMAIL" cachet was applied at Port Hedland neatly tying 4½d violet KGV, single wmk with clear & complete Mundabullangana cds. Light soiling on front. Trouchet sent only 25 covers on this flight. A rarely seen cover & the first we have offered. ACSC 125, Cat. $500
