Lot 265
1934 1½d post card carried on first airmail flight to Australia

Stamps & Covers of British Africa | 5956
Auction: 16 November 2023 at 10:30 GMT
£120
Description
1934 (5 DEC) 1½d “Small Falls” post card, endorsed “First Air Mail Rhodesia-Australia”, addressed to Brisbane and carried on the first regular airmail service from England to Australia, uprated by 1931-37 9d vermilion and olive-green, tied by "BULAWAYO / S. RHODESIA" cds with airmail etiquette at lower left. Backstamped on arrival at Brisbane (21 DEC) with delivery cds for the following day. Minor traces of toning, still a fine and rare usage.

