Description: South Africa, Higgins & Gage 7a uprated with Scott C1, on 1925 Postal Card. Excellent strike of CAPE TOWN / 27 FEB 25 CDS cancels 1p carmine KGV indicium & 1p rose Air Mail single, purple AIR MAIL / 27 FEB 1925 handstamp, inscribed "By Air Mail", addressed to Durban. Fresh & VF. The Aviation Act of 1923 marked the definite entry of South Africa on to the aviation scene. In 1925, Col. Pierre van Ryneveld was given authority to form an internal route from Durban to Cape Town. The service was to be synchronized with the arrival and departure of the steamers of the "Castle Line" from England. The first flight was Monday, March 2, 1925 from the S.S. Windsor Castle. The card then was carried on the first route proving flights on the 27th. Very scarce, the first of South African Airmails.WE COMBINE SHIPPING - PAY ONLY ONE LOW SHIPPING CHARGE PER ORDER.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
End Time: 2024-09-24T22:06:38.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Postal Card, Stationery
Year of Issue: 1925
Place of Origin: South Africa (until 1961)
Era: George V (1910-1936)
Quality: Used
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
Topic: Aviation
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
Certification: Uncertified
