Lot 494
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1941-42 covers (2, small faults) with framed 'From H.M.C. SHIP/PASSED/BY CENSOR/Signature Date' handstamp, comprising (i) hand dated '22/7/41' to Melbourne (where redirected), franked 90c for single Clipper rate, additionally censored Melbourne, and (ii) handstamped dateline 'SEP 23 1942' to Sydney (also redirected), double rate franking of $1.80, including $1 HMS Cossack, varying dumb cancels, Collaroy transit |
Lot 495
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1941 (11 Nov) cover (flap faults) from RAAF Sgt K. Newbury (likely with Pilot Training School hosted by Canada), Ottawa to Adelaide, scarce franking of $2.70 including $1 Chateau pair, representing triple PanAm Trans-Pacific Clipper rate, conveyed by 'California' on penultimate flight of this service |