Lot No. 1039
| Auction No. | 36 |
| Category |
Airmails - Australia Airmails |
| Est. | $40 |
| Status | SOLD $95 |
1939 (8th June) Imperial Airways Australia to England flying boat "Centurion", crashed in the Hooghly River Calcutta on landing. Passengers & crew survived. "SALVAGED MAIL EX CENTURION" in red with 5d KGV tied by 6 JU 39 Fremantle cds unusually remaining intact at top right. Addressed to Kent, England. In better condition than others we have handled! AAMC 868, Cat. $125
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