Air Mail cover 1929 (31 Mar.) envelope "Per favor of Flight Lieut C.P.T. Ulm" from Richmond N.S.W. in an attempt to fly to England and around the world; following a forced landing Ulm and three others lived on shell-fish until their rescue on 17 April. After a Court of Enquiry the crew flew from Richmond on 25 June via Allahabad to London -- a record flight of 12 days 18 hours; the envelope with damaged corner though believed to be the only cover known carried on both flights, and signed by Ulm at lower left corner; also menu card from subsequent London dinner. Photo | Christie's

Lot 27

Air Mail cover 1929 (31 Mar.) envelope "Per favor of Flight Lieut C.P.T. Ulm" from Richmond N.S.W. in an attempt to fly to England and around the world; following a forced landing Ulm and three others lived on shell-fish until their rescue on 17 April. After a Court of Enquiry the crew flew from Richmond on 25 June via Allahabad to London -- a record flight of 12 days 18 hours; the envelope with damaged corner though believed to be the only cover known carried on both flights, and signed by Ulm at lower left corner; also menu card from subsequent London dinner. Photo

Details

Air Mail cover 1929 (31 Mar.) envelope "Per favor of Flight Lieut C.P.T. Ulm" from Richmond N.S.W. in an attempt to fly to England and around the world; following a forced landing Ulm and three others lived on shell-fish until their rescue on 17 April. After a Court of Enquiry the crew flew from Richmond on 25 June via Allahabad to London -- a record flight of 12 days 18 hours; the envelope with damaged corner though believed to be the only cover known carried on both flights, and signed by Ulm at lower left corner; also menu card from subsequent London dinner. Photo