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Lot# 451 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 451 Australia

    Attempted Transatlantic Flight by Charles Ulm in his Avro X VH-UXX 'Faith in Australia' 1933 (July 27 - Oct.12): Envelope addressed to Sydney franked with Australia 2d, after disaster at Portmarnock's Velvet Strand (July 27. 33) carried back (Oct. 12.33) on Ulm's record flight to Australia with inscription 'Per Faith of Australia / England - Australia' signed by Charles Ulm on upper left upon arrival and dispatched at "Sydney NSW 6 Nov. 33". Fine and scarce, one of only two items known.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF