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Lot #959 - An original albumen photograph of “The Southern Cross” about to depart from California

  • Auction House:
    Leski Auctions
  • Sale Name:
    Australian & Historical
  • Sale Date:
    28 Nov 2020 ~ 11am (AEDT) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 617
    29 Nov 2020 ~ 11am (AEDT) - Session 2: Lots 618 - 1216
  • Lot #:
    959
  • Lot Description:
    An original albumen photograph of “The Southern Cross” about to depart from California
    (22x29cm) mounted, framed & glazed together with a card with the hand-written dedication “To: Billy Beausang, With Best wishes, From “Chas” C.T.P. Ulm, 1928”. Overall 48 x 54cm.
  • Notes:
    William (Bill or Liam) Beausang was born in Youghal, County Cork, Ireland on 22 May 1900. He travelled to Australia in 1924 after a distinguished military service and began working with Kingsford-Smith as an engineer in the late 1920s. The image captures the moment of departure, with Kingsford Smith & Ulm piloting the world-famous aeroplane on the historic first flight across the Pacific Ocean.
  • Estimate:
    A$750 - 1,000
  • Realised Price:
    $0.00
  • Category:
    Memorabilia

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.



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