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Lot# 168 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 168 Great Britain

    1953/54: Group of three B.O.A.C crash covers, incl. airmail envelope from "Hong Kong 30 Apr. 53" to London showing 'SALVAGED MAIL "Comet" Crash Near Calcutta 2nd May 1953' in violet together with as second 'Comet' crash cover from Singapore to England showing 'DAMAGED BY SEAWATER COMET MAIL' of crash on Elba Island Italy (10 01.54) as well as burnt and slightly reduced envelope from London to Trinidad Brit. West Indies, crashed at Prestwick 25.12.54. Fine Nierinck 530502+540110+541225.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold