One parachute delivery air mail cover, Australia 1946. Dark cream envelope; 9x14.5cm. Printed etiquette adhered: Qantas Empire Airways Ltd. Parachute Mail to Mornington Island 1946. Franked GPO Sydney NS Wales 24 De 46, over red 21/2d stamp, Centenary of Mitchell's exploration of Central Queensland 1846-1946. Addressed c/- Rev. JB McCarthy, Mornington Island, via Queensland. Cover verso with Empire airways logo, stamp Mornington Island, signed JB McCarthy Superintendent 25.12.46
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1966-1
- Measurements:
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overall: 90 x 145 mm
- type:
- postage stamps, air mail and cover
- credit:
- Irving Air Chute of Great Britain Ltd.
