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Lot# 5562 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5562 Egypt Kingdom

    Emergency Airmail 1919: OHMS envelope carried by the Royal Air Force addressed to GHQ, EEF; struck with AERIAL POST / EEF in brownish black ink, with BASE ARMY POST OFFICE / Z cds of despatch (March 19) and reverse with FIELD POST OFFICE / SM1 cds (March 24) in black alongside 'Please use this envelope again' label, torn on opening but intact. Rare, the operation began on March 17 and lasted for just 48 days.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF