Auction No. 45

06 july 2023 Tel aviv

Lot 301

First flights & commercial flights

Opening $150
Estimate $300
Sold for $180

India 1933 (April 8) First Mount Everest Survey Flight Cover, 1a3p pre-paid stationery cover addressed to Calcutta.  Special Union Jack flag label prepared for the occasion and large fancy cachet in purple. On back - arrival Calcutta datestamp and Stephen Smith pilot.  Nice and scarce as only 87 covers flown. Estimate $ 300

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Air Mail & Aviation
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