Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 15023 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2503

Crash and Wreck Mail
Crash Covers
1934 MacRobertson London - Melbourne Air Race, special envelope carried on the 'Uiver' from Netherlands to D.E.I., water damaged special envelope which has lost the adhesives and vignette but the envelope with manuscript "Per Uiver" and with manuscript attachment (not fixed). Unusual mail from this flight. Nierinck 341023

The pilot was forced to land 400 km before Melbourne. Normally the delayed mail was given an oval red cachet. It is not known why this may should have so much water damage

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate
£50 to £80