Sale No: 211
Lot No: 61
Symbol: Br
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1919, First Aerial Mail from England to Australia, cover addressed to a Mrs. Alford at Narandera, Australia. The envelope endorsed "Per Vickers Vimy Aeroplane Carried by Sgt. Shires", franked by Ross Smith "First Aerial Post" perforated label in blue tied by oval FIRST AERIAL MAIL/GREAT BRITAIN TO AUSTRALIA/RECEIVED/26 FEB 1920 in black with repeated strike at right, alongside faint violet "PER VICKERS "VIMY" AEROPLANE TO AUSTRALIA" rubber handstamp. Vetical fold in envelope clear off adhesive and some insignificant opening faults at bottom mentioned for accuracy. A fine and rare cover! Signed A.Diena (Image)
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Opening EUR 1,900.00
Sold...EUR 2,100.00
Closed..Aug-13-2019, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 2100
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