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lot # 179 - holy land crash covers

Thursday Oct 02, 2014 11:00 to Friday Oct 03, 2014 17:00 Europe/London
Last date for bids: 
Oct 02, 10:00 BST

1936 (Aug 21) Postcard from Tel Aviv to Germany handstamped violet "Aus verunglucktem Flugzeug / geborgen / Munchen Bahnpostamt 1", from the "Scipio" which crashed in Mirabella Bay, Crete. Also 1937 (Dec 1) cover from Jerusalem franked 5c pair to the USA, upper right corner damage, twice handstamped boxed "DAMAGED BY SEA / WATER" and "T/20", from the "Cygnus" which crashed at Brindisi. (2).
Suggested price: £ 100-120

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