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Lot# 1005 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 1005 South Africa

    Imperial Airways G-ADVB 'Corsair' Crash at Faradje, Dangu River, Belgian Congo 1939 (March 15): Commercial Envelope from "Johannesburg 7.III.39) to Paris, carried by IA service NO DN 178 Durban - Southampton, plane was forced down and sank into Dangu river, re-sealed by French Post PTT on back, bearing French special cachet 'AVION ACCIDENTE' in black, applied in Paris Nierinck 390315c = CHF 850.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF