Auction UPA 95

Australia to England First Flight Cover (16.5mm x 10.5mm), postmarked Sydney on 22nd April 1931 and addressed to Imperial Airways, London, England. Franked with a combination of 9d & 1s (kangaroo & map) and 2d from Kingsford Smith Flight issue. On airmail stationery “Per First All The Way By Air Royal Mail” and special cachet 'First Official Air Mail Flight / Melbourne to London'. Light discolouration along edges. Similar cover auctioned by Sparks Auctions in 2014 for $190 plus buyer’s premium. (image available) {C} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £60.00)