Lot 358
CRASH COVER: 1936 (29th September) KGV 6d purple on cover cancelled Newcastle-Upon-Tyne,

Stamps & Covers of the World | 5951
Auction: Day 1
£240
Estimate: £180 - £200
Description
CRASH COVER: 1936 (29th September) KGV 6d purple on severely-charred cover cancelled Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, endorsed "Salvaged Athena 29/9/36" which while carrying mail from UK to India, Malaya and Australia caught fire at Delhi aerodrome while preparing for take off. Additionally endorsed by Captain Wilson “R.M.A. Athena. Destroyed by fire. Delhi. 29.9.36.”

