b'91827827P 1929 3d Green Airmail: Presentation Die Proof in the issued colour, on thick stock, 215 x 167mm. One of 12 produced from a special 1-on plate for presentation to the six members of the stamp design committee as well as associated dignitaries. [AAMC.163f; ACSC.134DP(2) $12,500 - Of the eleven proofs prepared, five have been traced.]. An exceptional item.Provenance: Nelson Eustis Gold Medal Collection, March 2003, Lot 158 : $8,740 incl. BP. $5,0007,5008281931 to 1954 collection on annotated album pages, including Kingsford Smith set of 3 on an attractive 19 March 1931 FDC from Perth; May 1931 Melbourne to Launceston flown cover; May 1931 Sydney to Batavia flown cover; Dec.1932 Xmas mail from England; April 1934 Trans-Tasman covers; July 1935 Last flight of the Southern Cross signed cover; and a 1954 Constellation crash cover; etc. (28 items)$500750829C TWO COVERS SIGNED BY KINGSFORD SMITH: 4 April 1931 (AAMC.187) England - Australia flown cover, carried and signed by Kingsford Smith; with Melbourne 29 APR arrival b/stamp; also, 7 Jan. 1932 (AAMC.245) England - Australia flown cover, carried and signed by Kingsford Smith; with Sydney 21 JAN 1932 arrival b/stamp. (2). .$200250ImagesLot numbers in black indicate lots not illustrated in this catalogue but which are available online at www.leski.com.au'