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Lot# 1268 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1268 Mauritius

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    Maritius Crash covers 1939/46: Group of three crash covers including 1939 (May 1) "Challenger" envelope franked with Tanganyika 20c and addressed to Mauritius, bearing bi-lingual boxed cachet "FLYING BOAT CORRESPONDENCE DAMAGED BY SEAWATER" in violet. The flying boat from Great Britain to South Africa crashed 1.5.39 whilst landing at Mozambique, further p.p.c from Mauritius to Paris bearing straight line hs ACCIDENT DE SERVICE as well as 1946 crash cover from Paris to Port Louis, Mauritius bearing boxed AVION ACCIDENTEE in black , crashed in Mahon, Minorca, Balearic Islands. Rare destination Nierinck 390501a + 460205b
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF