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Lot# 1036 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 1036 Netherlands

    Ecuador - KLM L1049C Super Constellation PH-LKY 'TRITON' Crash at Shannon Airport 1954 (Sept. 5): Registered envelope opf Royal Netherlands Steamship Co. from "Amsterdam 4.IX.54" to Guyaquil, Ecuador franked with advertising meter mark and bearing single line 'SALVAGED FROM K.L.M. CRASH AT SHANNON' special cachet in black together with Ecuadorian violet 'LLEGADO COMO ES' handstamps on front, re-sealed on back at "AEROPHORT NA SIONAINNE  9 XI 54".(Error of month!). A very rare destination Nierinck 540905.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF