Lot 201
Newfoundland 1930 flown cover with 50c on 36c Columbia




The Hay Morgan Collection | Part 2 | KGV British Commonwealth | S25006
Auction: 26 March 2025 at 10:30 GMT
Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000
Description
1930 (SEP 25) cover from St. Johns to London, endorsed 'Per Air Mail "Columbia" Hr Grace to London', franked by 50c on 36c sage-green 'AIR MAIL By B.M. "Columbia" ' provisional, pos. 1 of the setting of 4, tied by St. Johns machine cancel with Harbour Grace backstamp dated 'OC 9 30'. A very fine and attractive example of this major airmail rarity. Only 300 issued, of which 100 were used on covers, with 70 being cancelled at St. Johns (and the other 30 at Harbour Grace). SG 191.




