Lot No. 258
| Auction No. | 18 |
| Category |
Airmails |
| Est. | $300 |
| Status | SOLD $230 |
1933 (29th May) Brisbane to Melbourne to Sydney flown by H Brackley in Imperial Airways survey plane "Astruea" which had been flown from England carrying Hudson Fysh with him on the return flight. As a direct result of these flights Qantas & Imperial combined to inaugurate the first air service between England & Australia. 1½d & ½d KGV tied by Sydney machine slogan "AIR MAIL SAVES TIME" cancel. Signed by Brackley. Exc cond. AAMC 310a Cat. $600+
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