EGYPT cover flown by Lord John E

EGYPT cover flown by Lord John E. Carberry, a pioneer aviator, despatched from Cairo 6.XII.28 to Mombasa. A Kenya 20c was added in Nairobi and cancelled 11.DEC.28. Also an Egypt to Australia cover with Egypt 100m, 30m & 5m cancelled Abu Suwer 10.DEC.34 that was on the first weekly regular service from South Africa to Australia. Mail went from South Africa to Cairo and was then transferred to the Imperial Airways service to Australia. Two scarce covers.

Estimate:$132.58

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