8/22/2015

German East Africa 1939 (3rd June) Australia to Seychelles in...



German East Africa 1939 (3rd June) Australia to Seychelles in the “Guba II” Consolidated 28 flying boat on the Indian Ocean Survey Flight. 5½d Marino tied by Rose Bay East cds with neighbouring Seychelles 3 x 2c KGVI defins tied by Victoria, Seychelles cds’s. C. & W. Ltd Cocos 12 JUN 39 b/s. Sent to Kisume, Kenya for registration before forwarding back to Australia with 50¢ KUT tied by Kisume 7 JU 39 cds. Couple of light stain spots. Realised $1000+ at 2004 Linke auction. A scarce cover. AAMC 865 Cat. $800 (Plate 6)

(via Philasearch.com - German East Africa)

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