Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co KG Sale: 57
Worldwide Stamps and Covers Desaster Mail
Sale No: 57
Lot No:3182
Symbol:7
Desaster Mail 1934, Transatlantic airmail crash cover 1934. German Lufthansa seaplane "TABAJOS" crashed in Rio Bay, killing pilot and mechanic. Large format (23x17,5) commercial letter with red machine cancel about RM 16,95 from Dortmund 24.4.34 to Rio. The salvaged mail bearing cachet applied at Rio "CORRESPONDENCIA SALVA DO ACCIDENTE DO TABAJOS" Condition: Air mail (Image)