2 June 1924 (AAMC.71) Adelaide - Sydney cover, flown by Australian Aerial Services Ltd on their inaugural service via Mildura, Hay, Narrandera and Cootmundra. Cat.$550.

2 June 1924 (AAMC.71) Adelaide - Sydney cover, flown by Australian Aerial Services Ltd on their inaugural service via Mildura, Hay, Narrandera and Cootmundra. Cat.$550.

7 June 1924 (AAMC.72) Sydney - Adelaide cover flown by Australian Aerial Services Ltd on their inaugural service via Mildura, Hay, Narrandera and Cootmundra. Cat.$550.

16 Sept.1925 (AAMC.79e) cover flown by De Pinedo, on the Manila - Aparri stage of his return flight from Australia to Italy. Attractive blue three line cachet 'Comm. F. de Pinedo's AIRPLANE SAVOIA 1925 ROME-PHILIPPINES-TOKYO'. Fine. Cat.$750.

A UNIQUE MEMENTO OF THE 1928 FIRST FLIGHT ACROSS THE PACIFIC by KINGSFORD SMITH, ULM, LYON & WARNER Two U.S. Gold coins ($2½ Indian Head 1927 & $5 Indian Head 1909) affixed to a document signed by Charles Kingsford Smith and his parents, William and Catherine Mary Kingsford Smith. The typed message reads: "I certify that these two American Gold Coins.....were two of the last gold coins that we possessed in America; thatb they were carried by us in the "Southern Cross" across the Pacific on the first Trans-Pacific Flight in 1929 (sic), and that they were given by me and my parents as a thanks offering without any conditions as to their use to the Parish Church of St.Aidan, Longueville, on our return to Sydney after having been lost at "Coffee Royal" in Western Australia for eleven days." The "Coffee Royal" incident [See AAMC.131] transfixed the nation, while Kingsford Smith and his crew were lost, and while the tragic loss of two of their attempted rescuers - Keith Anderson and Robert Hitchcock - was the subject of daily newspaper and radio coverage. AN EXCEPTIONAL PIECE.

An original albumen photograph of The Southern Cross (22x29cm) mounted, framed & glazed together with a card with the hand-written dedication "To: Billy Beausang, With Best wishes, From "Chas" CTP Ulm, 1928" Liam "Bill" Beausang, who had worked as an engineer for Kingsford Smith in the late 1920s went on to work for the ABC for more than 30 years.

17 Apr.1929 (AAMC.133a) Charleville - Brisbane, registered, non 'Davis Bros' cover, signed by pilot H. Moody. Multiple frankings with appropriate backstamps, vignette, etc. Only 50 flown.

1 June 1930 (AAMC.161) Melbourne - Sydney registered cover carried by Shortridge & Henry in the 'Southern Moon' on the A.N.A. inaugural service. Attractive 3 colour Kangaroo franking.

1 June 1930 (AAMC.161) Melbourne - Sydney covers carried by Shortridge & Henry in the "Southern Moon" on the A.N.A. inaugural service; one registered to Sydney, the other addressed to Darwin having also been flown via Brisbane. (2)

11 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Derby - Halls Creek, registered first flight cover of Western Australian Airways between Derby & Wyndham, with Broome, Derby, Halls Creek & Perth backstamps.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Wyndham - Hall's Creek, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Wyndham - Fitzroy Crossing, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Wyndham - Broome, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Wyndham - Port Hedland, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Wyndham - Carnarvon, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Wyndham - Geraldton, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Hall's Creek - Fitzroy Crossing, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Hall's Creek - Broome, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Hall's Creek - Carnarvon, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Hall's Creek - Geraldton, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Fitzroy Crossing - Broome, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Fitzroy Crossing - Port Hedland, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Fitzroy Crossing - Carnarvon, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Fitzroy Crossing - Geraldton, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

14 July 1930 (AAMC.165a) Fitzroy Crossing - Perth, registered cover flown by Western Australia Airways on the extension to Wyndham of their Perth - Derby route. The pilot was Norman Brearley. Intermediates are scarce.

THE 1d, 3d & 6d KINGSFORD SMITH COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS OF MARCH 1931 The unique presentation set of three stamps as issued, in sunken card overmounted with cream card, with the ornately hand-lettered dedication: "Kingsford Smith's World Flights. Stamp Issue, 1931. Postmaster General's Department, Commonwealth of Australia." This important piece is unlisted in The Australian Commonwealth Specialist's Catalogue [2007 edition] and has never been on the market. It was presented to Charles Kingsford Smith by the Postmaster General, Albert Green, a Labor Minister in the Scullin Government who had campaigned for a strong Australian air force. Despite the onset of the Great Depression, he had implemented a training scheme for Australian pilots and purchased several aircraft, so he and Kingsford Smith would undoubtedly have agreed on the importance of aviation in Australia's future. PROVENANCE: The presentation set passed to Kingsford Smith's widow, Mary, following his death in October 1935, and, by descent, following her death, to their only son, Charles Kingsford Smith, Jr. who has signed the accompanying certificate of authenticity.

23 Apr.1931 (AAMC.188) Australia - England group of flown covers, various frankings, 2 reg'd. Fine. Cat.$250+. (5)

Mainly 1931 to 1934 First, Experimental and Special flight covers; some registered. Mixed condition. (16)

7 May 1931 (AAMC.192x) Penang - Sydney Experimental Flight cover with manuscript endorsement in red 'Second Experimental Flight Via ALOR STAR'. KGV frankings tied by PENANG cds.

12 Dec.1932 (AAMC.242) Australia - Germany cover, flown and signed by Capt. Hans Bertram with 'BERTRAM ATLANTIS EXPEDITION' cachet in blue. Fine and scarce. Cat.$1750.

KINGSFORD SMITH MAKES THE 3rd TRANS-TASMAN FLIGHT IN THE "SOUTHERN CROSS" 13 Jan.1934 (AAMC.350) 'Kingsford Smith Air Service' envelope flown Australia - New Zealand by Kingsford Smith in the "Southern Cross" & signed by him, with Mascot, NSW & New Plymouth cds. Only a small amount of mail was carried.

17 Feb.1934 (AAMC.360) New Zealand - Australia cover flown on the "Faith in Australia" and signed by the pilots, G.U. Allan and R.N. Boulton.; bearing 7d Trans-Tasman.

17 Feb.1934 (AAMC.360) New Zealand - Australia cover flown on the "Faith in Australia" and signed by the pilots, G.U. Allan and R.N. Boulton as well as Charles Ulm.; bearing 7d Trans-Tasman.

11 May 1934 (AAMC 379) 'Goodwill Flight' cover to Sydney signed by Ulm. 'Sydney' and 'Wellington' cds. No 229 of 250 flown. Fine.

The Winning Entry in the MacRobertson Air Race: 20 Oct.1934 (AAMC.433) England - Australia registered cover, flown and unusually, signed by C.W.A. Scott and T. Campbell-Black in their DH88 Comet "Grosvenor House". [100 carried].

October 1934 (AAMC.434a) MacRobertson Air Race cover, flown around the world by Turner & Pangborn and signed by "Roscoe Turner"; with New York, London, Melbourne & New York datestamps en route.

20 Oct.1934 (AAMC.444) Holland - Australia MacRobertson Air Race official flight cover carried on KLM DC2 "Uiver".

CHARLES KINGSFORD SMITH & P.G. TAYLOR CROSS THE PACIFIC FROM WEST TO EAST 21 Oct.1934 (AAMC.455) Trans-Pacific flight cover from Brisbane to San Francisco via Fiji & Honolulu, flown by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith with P.G.Taylor as co-pilot, in a Lockheed Altair 8D 'Lady Southern Cross'. Backstamped at LOS ANGELES (NOV 5) on completion of the journey. The cover has been signed by Charles Kingsford Smith [75 carried]. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Mary Kingsford Smith and by descent, her son, Charles Kingsford Smith Jr., who has signed the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity.

9 Nov.1934 (AAMC.458b) Dutch East Indies - Holland flight cover carried by KLM Air Race carrier 'Uiver'. Fine.

10 Dec.1934 (AAMC.469f) flown intermediate cover from Gaza Palestine to Brisbane as part of the first regular airmail service England - Australia by Imperial/Qantas Airways. The reverse with Brisbane "21 Dec 1934" machine cancel and No.7150. Rare, the first example offered by us.

1935 (AAMC.495a & 574) WASP vignette, sheet of 6 and flown cover 14 Dec.1935 Sydney - Broken Hill - Wilcannia, with vignette and signed by pilot E. J. Small (16 flown). (2 items)

THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE FAMOUS "SOUTHERN CROSS" UNDER THE COMMAND OF SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD SMITH: 18 July 1935 (AAMC.514) Mascot - Richmond cover, signed by Charles Kingsford Smith for the last flight of the "Southern Cross". With special vignette designed for the event and postmarked at RICHMOND on the day of the flight.

18 July 1935 (AAMC.515) The Last Flight of the "Southern Cross" souvenir cover flown from Mascot to Richmond, with special vignette and signed by all 7 on board including Charles Kingsford Smith, P.G. Taylor, John Stannage and Mary Kingsford Smith. [cover #14]. Endorsed on reverse "To Mary from Ern." [Mary being Kingsford Smith's wife; Ern being ErnieCrome, who designed the vignette and created these wonderful covers.]. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Mary Kingsford Smith and by descent, her son, Charles Kingsford Smith Jr., who has signed the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity.

18 July 1935 (AAMC.515 variety) The Last Flight of the "Southern Cross" souvenir cover flown from Mascot to Richmond, with IMPERFORATE vignette and signed by all 7 on board including Charles Kingsford Smith, P.G. Taylor, John Stannage and Mary Kingsford Smith. [cover #84]. Only a handful of covers are known bearing the "imperf" vignette.

PREPARED FOR THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS: PROOF: 18 July 1935 (AAMC.516f, Frommer 50b3) "Southern Cross" vignettes in imperforate complete Proof sheetlet with wide untrimmed margins and full gum. Rare.

July 1935 (AAMC.517) Mackay Aerial Survey Expedition cover from Oodnadatta; with backstamps comprising Rawlinna (10/7), Laverton (12/7), Forrest (13/7), Oodnadatta (15/7) and Sydney (22/7). [50 flown]. Minor tones, as usual.

23 Oct.1935 (AAMC.545) England - Italy - England cover (#22), flown by Charles Kingsford Smith and Tommy Pethybridge, with hand-stamped explanation on reverse, signed by B. Sheil. [49 flown].

"AIRMEN'S VALHALLA" original pen & ink tribute to Smithy, artwork by VIRGIL Gavan Reilly, enhanced with a photograph of Charles Kingsford Smith in flying gear. Depicts Smithy waving farewell to a group of fellow aviators as he disappears into the clouds. 51x60cm framed & glazed; signed and endorsed "To Bill" at lower left. Virgil Gavan Reilly [1892-1974] also known as "Virgil", active during the 1920s-40s, designed the A.I.F. stamps issued in 1940 and won the inaugural Walkley Award for illustration in 1958. Reilly painted this image for Liam "Bill" Beausang, who had worked as an engineer for Kingsford Smith. Beausang went on to work for the ABC for more than 30 years.

"A FAREWELL TOAST TO DEPARTED COMRADES, ULM AND SMITHY" original pen & ink artwork by Frank Dunne. Depicts Charles Ulm & Charles Kingsford Smith in flying gear, surrounded by a wreath and being toasted at a formal dinner. 33x52cm framed & glazed; signed and endorsed "To Smithy's best cobber, Bill Beausang" at lower right. Frank Dunne [c1897-1937] was very active as a magazine and newspaper illustrator. His oil painting of Kingsford Smith is in the National Library of Australia collection. Dunne painted this image for Liam "Bill" Beausang, who had worked as an engineer for Kingsford Smith. Beausang went on to work for the ABC for more than 30 years.

25 Oct.1935 (AAMC.547) Sydney - Daly Waters (unofficial) "Southern Star" relief flight cover signed by pilot D. Collins and entire crew. [12 flown].

5-7 Oct.1937 Season Ticket for The Air Mail Exhibition at the Melbourne Town Hall. Not seen or offered by us before. Refer AAMC.768. Fine and very scarce.

12 Mar.1938 (AAMC.798) flown cover London - Dutch East Indies. H. F. Broadbent left Lympne for Australia but was forced to land at Flores (D.E.I.), 16th March. Annotated at top left and signed "Jim Broadbent". Fine.

28 Mar.1939 (AAMC.845) Noumea - Paris flown cover carried on the New Caledonia - France flight by Henri Martinet in a Caudron monoplane 'Le Aiglon'.

20 June 1939 (AAMC 867a) Seychelles-Mombasa Registered cover self addressed to flying boat 'Guba', Seychelles. Carried by Jack Percival (Official Journalist & Aust. Govt. Representative) in the Consolidated 28 Catalina Series PBY2 'Guba' NC777 commanded by Capt. P.G.Taylor from Seychelles to Mombasa during the Australian Govt. Survey of the Indian Ocean.

15 Jan.1940 (AAMC.888) KNILM BALI CRASH COVER, two line "RECOVERED FROM LOST FLYING BOAT" cachet in black (this is actually incorrect as the aircraft was not a flying boat). Plane crashed on 21st January shortly after take off from Bali. Five passengers and three of four crew were killed. Scarce.

1940-42 CLIPPER MAIL with 2 Red Cross censored long covers franked 5/9 & 6/11 to Switzerland & USA and a front franked 23/4 incl. a 5/- & 10/- Robes, to GB plus 2 standard censored covers, franked 5/10 and endorsed 'By Clipper'. (5)

6 May 1940 (AAMC.900ab) Australia - New Zealand first flight cover by TEAL with flying boat "Awarua" & signed by Captains O.Gardner & C.Griffiths. [A similar cover brought $280 + comm. in our Auction.No.333].

24 Dec.1943 (AAMC.970) Sydney - Mornington Island parachute mail cover, with special vignette & signed by pilot K.G. Caldwell.

4 Apr.1945 (AAMC.1003) Lae - Sydney return flight cover by Qantas, with special vignette (Frommer 61d2) & signed by Commander H.H.Deignan & Capt.A.Jacobson.

15 Sept.1946 (AAMC.1066a) KGVI 7d AIRLETTER optd. in blue "SEPTEMBER 1946 TRANS-PACIFIC AIR SERVICE /AUSTRALIA-CANADA' at top and "This letter was carried on the First Airmail Flight of/BRITISH COMMONWEALTH PACIFIC AIRLINES LTD" at base.

14 Oct.1947 (AAMC.1114) Norfolk Island - Sydney cover, flown & signed by Captain L.R. Ambrose for Qantas; with special vignette.

Mar.1949 (AAMC.1204) Australia - Hong Kong cover flown for QANTAS and signed by pilot, E.C.Sims, with special vignette.

26 June 1949 (AAMC.1218) Sydney - Hong Kong first flight cover by Qantas Skymaster, with special vignette in blue & grey & signed by Captain J.M. Hampshire.

12 March 1954 (AAMC.1337) 'Belfast' crash cover, aerogramme Melbourne - England with red cachet "SALVAGED MAIL/AIRCRAFT CRASH/SINGAPORE 13.3.1954".

INCOMING AIRMAIL: 2 commercial airmail covers from DANZIG, the first 6 May 1931, franked 50Pfg + 75Pfg and endorsed "Air Mail as far as Karachi India" (torn) and the second 19 May 1931, franked 2½Gld (Mi.206) + 10Pfg and endorsed in German "to England - Indian line to Delhi", "26g" and "Air Mail Australia" with Danzig cds backstamp (roughly opened).

INCOMING AIRMAIL: 11 May 1931 commercial airmail cover from DANZIG, franked by a vert. pair of 2g rose and grey black, Mottlau River & Krantor (Mi.213) and endorsed in German "Karachi - Delhi" with a Danzig cds backstamp. Fine and very scarce origin/destination.

INCOMING AIRMAIL: 19 June 1931 commercial airmail cover from DANZIG. Multiple franking 2.8 gulden with 2Gld (Mi.213) + 50Pfg + 15Pfg x 2. Endorsed "27(gms)" and in German "By Airmail to Karachi - Delhi" with Danzig & Berlin cds backstamps. Very scarce origin/destination.

INCOMING AIRMAIL: May 1938 registered airmail cover (31x15cm) from Leipzig to Sydney, via Amsterdam, Greece & Singapore, franked RM8.20 including 'Graf Zeppelin' 3Rm & 5Mk Cathedral. Exceptional commercial franking.