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Lot# 997 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 997 Sudan

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    Interrupted Imperial Airways Flight Short S.23 'CORSAIR' at Athens, Greece 1938 (Feb 12/13): Envelope from Wadi Medani (Feb. 11, Sudan to Dublin, franked with Camel Postman 5 m. (6) and carried with Imperial Airways service KN 33 Khartoum - Southampton. Interrupted flight for two day at Athens, after Capt. H.Woodhouse was struck in the eye by a hailstone. Only very few items known.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold