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Lot# 3650 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3650 Australia

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    Ross Smith Flight 1919/20: Cover for the through Flight flown on Nov 12, 1919 from London to a Miss Lang in NSW, Australia, the envelope endorsed 'Per Aerial Post, Vickers Vimy Rolls / Capt. Ross Smith' in manuscript at top, 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 left alongside faint violet 'PER / VICKERS'  "VIMY" AEROPLANE / TO AUSTRALIA' rubber handstamp. A fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF