Commemorative stamp cover, Australia, 1958

Contributed by Paris Cape Historical Society

Description

A commemorative envelope marking the 30th anniversary of the flight of the Southern Cross, the first plane to cross the Pacific.

The cover is signed by Harry Lyon of Paris Hill and James Warner, the two Americans on the four-person crew.

Lyon was the navigator.

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About This Item

  • Title: Commemorative stamp cover, Australia, 1958
  • Creation Date: 1958-10-06
  • Subject Date: 1928-10-06
  • Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Collection: Lloyd Gates Collection
  • Object Type: Text and Image

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Paris Cape Historical Society
19 Park Street, South Paris, ME 04281
(207) 743-2462

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