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Lot# 451 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 451 Belgium Congo

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    Belgian Congo 1929/1942, Group of four air mail covers and one postcard, sent via Sabena airlines, all originating from the Belgian Congo, three to Germany, one to Switzerland and one to Britain, neatly mounted and written-up on exhibition pages, includes a rare 1942 cover from Poko to Egham, Surrey, England, franked to 10 f. 25 c., bearing Congo and Gold Coast censors, flown between Elizabethville and Stanleyville by Sebena which connected with the service to Takoradi via Libenge, Kano, Duala and Lagos, the final leg from the Gold Coast was likely by sea and land mail, although there was a flying boat service between Lago and Hythe, a valuable selection.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold