Netherlands Indies. 1940 (Jan 13/16) Covers from Bali, frank...

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Netherlands Indies. 1940 (Jan 13/16) Covers from Bali, franked 25c from Tandjong Priok to New Zealand, or registered from Medan to Australia franked 5c with another stamp missing, both recovered from the K.N.I.L.M Batavia to Sydney flight which crashed into the sea off Djambaran, 2km south of Bali airport, killing 8 crew and passengers, part of the mail recovered and flown in a British aircraft the following day. The cover to New Zealand with large "RECOVERED FROM / LOST FLYING BOAT" cachet in black, the registered cover with smaller "Recovered From Lost / Flying Boat" in red, only used on registered mail with just six examples believed to be recorded. A scarce pair N.400122a/b. (2). Photo on Page 10.

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Auction Date:
1st Oct 20 at 11am BST

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