Lot 60428 – 1931–34 Flights – Ireland to Australia and New Zealand. An attractive and well-balanced assembly of 37 airmail covers, predominantly to and from Australia and New Zealand, with additional items to Singapore (2) and the M

Lot 60428 – 1931–34 Flights – Ireland to Australia and New Zealand. An attractive and well-balanced assembly of 37 airmail covers, predominantly to and from Australia and New Zealand, with additional items to Singapore (2) and the M

Ireland » Airmails
C
Price realised
850 GBP
Estimate
200 – 400 GBP
Auction date
Tue 9 Dec 2025 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1931–34 Flights – Ireland to Australia and New Zealand. An attractive and well-balanced assembly of 37 airmail covers, predominantly to and from Australia and New Zealand, with additional items to Singapore (2) and the Malay States (1). The group displays a fine variety of frankings, rates, and routes, many bearing flight cachets or carried on special Imperial Airways and Qantas services, several on illustrated or commemorative envelopes. A choice and diverse selection, beautifully representing Ireland’s participation in early intercontinental airmail development. An excellent lot for the specialist in Imperial or Irish airmail. (37 items).

Delcampe Category: 1924–32 First Flights – Ireland to Great Britain and Europe. An attractive and well-presented assembly of 48 airmail covers and cards, comprising approximately 18 First Flights Belfast–Liverpool, 5 Galway–London, 26 Galway–Berlin, and 2 scarce 1932 War Loan Special Flights London–Baldonnell. The collection also includes an excellent piece of ephemera – a 1929 poster advertising the Galway–London flight. A fine and varied group illustrating the development of early Irish airmail services and their international connections. A desirable lot for the Irish or First Flight specialist. (48 items)

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