Auction UPA 97

RHODESIA & NYASALAND AIRWAYS Salisbury-Umtali-Beira first flight. Southern Rhodesia 1d & 3d SJ (SG31 & 33) tied to plain cover with Umtali 5 Oct 35 cds cancel. 'Rhodesia & Nyasalnd Airways Ltd (RANA)' cachet & 'First Air Mail between Umtali and Salisbury' cachet. Typed address to Salisbury. On reverse Salisbury 5 Oct 35 receiving. Reported that just 15 covers carried on this leg, however after much research by the Rhodesia Study Circle 28-30 covers seems more likely. VERY RARE. Very fine Display Quality cover. (image available) {C} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £109.60)