1920 (26 Feb.) Ross Smith England–Australia First Flight Vignette
Australia's First Aerial Post mint n.h. vignette in a sheetlet with selvedge all around, in pristine condition. An exception example of this sought-after airmail raritiy.
In this condition, it is an exceptional item for an advanced airmail or Australian collection and the first time we can offer it in never hinged quality.
AAMC states "about 25 mint copies are held in museums ... about 50 specimens with complete selvedge exist in private collections"; of the 576 issued, 364 were attached to letters carried and cancelled on arrival in Melbourne on 26 Feb 1920, 125 were destroyed and of the 87 remaining about 10 had the selvedge removed in anticipation of being affixed to envelopes.
Accompanied by certificates from Peter Holcombe (1991) and RPS of Victoria (2001).
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