Lot no. 1813

388th Auction

Opening200 €

1927, First Flight Jinja - Kisumu, cover from Jinja addressed to Nairobi with arrival mark, with the special red cachet "AIR MAIL UGANDA * SUDAN 1ST FE 12 27", on reverse red cachet "KENYA-SUDAN 1 ST AIR MAIL FE 12 27" which was applied in Kisumu, the addressee is believed to be G.R. Martin, at that time Assistant Post Master General in Nairobi, with rare Airmail label, tiny ink toned, otherwise fine and very scarce with only four covers flown (Newall 27.05 bl).