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Lot# 450 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 450 Aden

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    Aden 1939, 1 a. pale blue, and 8 a. red-orange, used on first flight cover, from Aden to Nairobi, dated 10 February 1944, sent air mail, with violet framed "R.A.F. / CENSOR / 1" with heraldic emblem, signature over, the censor from ''8 Squadron'; the first civilian air mail service commenced 10 February 1944 from Aden to Nairobi operated by BOAC, the Lodestar aircraft going via Asmara and Khartoum; to reverse an arrival cachet for the "Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd" indicating it arrived 17 February, small tear at base centrally, otherwise fine, a very rare cover, almost certainly unique.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF