Australasian Philatelic Traders' Association   The Philatelic Traders Society
Internet Philatelic Dealers Association   Western Australia Owned
RSPCA Supporter

Lot No. 836

Auction No. 18
Category Airmails
Est. $55
Status SOLD $55

 

''

1938 (27th Nov) Imperial Airways England to Australia flight in the Short S23 "Calpurnia". Crashed at Lake Habbaniyah Iraq. Capt. E Atwood, the First Officer & 2 passengers were killed. GB 4d KGV tied by Newcastle on Tyne roller cancel on water damaged cover with red cachet "Received at SYDNEY N.S.W. DAMAGED". AAMC 834 Cat. $125+

 

Image represents the entire lot.