Antarctic 1929 Wilkins South Shetlands Deception Island - Antarctic flight cover to USA North Melbourne Stamps of Italy optd Cos

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

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

Sent with Australia Post Parcel Express + Signature

Double opt

the others ** Rare

Antarctic 1929 Wilkins South Shetlands Deception Island - Antarctic flight cover to USA North Melbourne Stamps of Italy optd CosFalklands 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.