Antarctic 1929 Wilkins South Shetlands Deception Island - Antarctic flight cover to USA North Melbourne 1d dull carmine SG 8

1d dull carmine SG 8 four margins Used Ref 060507

1d carmine-red Perf comp of 12½ and 11 SG 250hb MUH block of 4 with tone spots Ref 09100212

the others ** Rare

Double opt

Stamps of Italy optd Cos 10 values from 3C to 13C Mint and one used

Antarctic 1929 Wilkins South Shetlands Deception Island - Antarctic flight cover to USA North Melbourne 1d dull carmine SG 8Falklands d, 2d KGV cover sent from Deception Island, South Shetlands Falkland Island Dependencies to USA. Flown on Sir Hubert Wilkins first Antarctic flight. Back stamped Stanley 11 March 1929. Addressed in Hubert Wilkins' handwriting. Carried on the "Fleurus" which rescued the expedition. Sent with Standard Delivery Registered.