
FIRST AIRMAIL FLIGHTS
Auction # 138
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FIRST AIRMAIL FLIGHTS :
Australia.
800

650
850
sold
801

275
325
sold
802

500
500
sold
803

500
550
sold
804
Selection of 35 different First Flight covers from 1927 to 1969 carried on both internal flights and international flights to or from Australia including useful and highly catalogued items. AAMC No's 91, 136, 203, 391, 393, 423, 429, 429a, 472a, 476, 481, 550a, 606a, 707, 741, 770a, 812, 814, 827, 863a, 900, 1307, 1382, 1690, 1690a, 1691, 1693, 1695-1698 and 1700-1702. Few faults. Catalogue Value $1,910.00.
350
350
sold
805

100
90
sold
806

40
60
sold
New Zealand.
807

150
190
sold
808
Selection of 126 First Air Mail Flight covers from 1934 to 1980 carried mostly from within New Zealand or from New Zealand to Australia including some duplication and minor blemishes. Noted 1934 New Zealand to Australia registered cover stamped with 7d Trans-Tasman and 3d Airmails. 1994 Stapleton catalogue value NZ$1,367.00.
250
180
sold
Great Britain.
809

50
35
sold
U.S.A.
810

180
144
R
World.
811
Selection of 91 First and Commemorative Flight covers from 1929 to 1981, with a range of countries and main strength in New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Great Britain and USA. Noted 1931 Great Britain to Australia "The Machine" postcard and 1955 Qantas Airways First Flight cover from Singapore to Australia franked with 1955 QEII Definitive set of 15. Odd fault and several duplicates.
180
150
sold