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Auction: 15027 - Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 2591

Sarawak
Covers and Cancellations
Airmails
1930 (29 May) envelope flown on R.A.F. Survey flight from Kuching to Miri, franked at 14c. and showing "by air mail" label at upper left and, on reverse, arrival c.d.s. (30.5). Photo

Note: On May 26th 1930 two R.A.F. Southampton Flying-boats, S1419 and S1149, flew from their base at Seletar to Kuching. They were to make a detailed survey of the northern coastline of Borneo to locate suitable sites and seaplane bases for later use. on May 30th both planes flew from Kuching to Miri, calling at Sibu on the way. 26 registered and 110 ordinary letters were carried. An airmail fee of 10 cents per ½ ounce was charged in addition to normal postage.

Sold for
SG$200