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Lot# 879 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 879 Great Britain

    1935 (March 4): First Eastbound Flight via Malta -  Envelope to India franked with  6 d. per ½ oz. tied by "LONDON F.S. 8.15PM 1935 AIR MAIL" cds. departing Croydon March 5 and flown due to a rebellion in Greece via Malta, Alexandria (aircraft damaged and transferred to another Imperial aircraft), Karachi to Calcutta, backstamped on arrival "QUETTA 13 MAR 35". A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold