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Tom Frommer’s Grand Prix Pioneer Australian Air Mails (#116MG) Closed

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Lot 571924 (June 2) Adelaide-Sydney #71 with PMG's Department crest on the flap & KGV 4½d tied by 'ADELAIDE/JU2/24/STH 4 AUST' cds, 'MILDURA/2JE24/VIC' transit b/s, minor stain on the reverse, Cat $550. With matching letterhead bearing personal message "...I am sending to you...a letter by the first aerial post...leaves an aerodrome near the Woodville Railway Station to-day and is being driven by Pilot Roberts..." & signed "Elliot Monfries".

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$300 (4 bids)
Estimate: $200

Tom Frommer’s Grand Prix Pioneer Australian Air Mails (#116MG) Closed

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  • 1924 (June 2) Adelaide-Sydney #71 with PMG's Department crest on the flap & KGV 4½d tied by 'ADELAIDE/JU2/24/STH 4 AUST' cds, 'MILDURA/2JE24/VIC' transit b/s, minor stain on the reverse, Cat $550. With matching letterhead bearing personal message "...I am
  • 1924 (June 2) Adelaide-Sydney #71 with PMG's Department crest on the flap & KGV 4½d tied by 'ADELAIDE/JU2/24/STH 4 AUST' cds, 'MILDURA/2JE24/VIC' transit b/s, minor stain on the reverse, Cat $550. With matching letterhead bearing personal message "...I am - 2
  • 1924 (June 2) Adelaide-Sydney #71 with PMG's Department crest on the flap & KGV 4½d tied by 'ADELAIDE/JU2/24/STH 4 AUST' cds, 'MILDURA/2JE24/VIC' transit b/s, minor stain on the reverse, Cat $550. With matching letterhead bearing personal message "...I am - 3