South Africa 1937 Coronation Pigeongram Complete Group

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Description

  • 1937 CORONATION PIGEONGRAM:
  • Commemorative envelope for this Pigeon Post organised by the Hottentots Holland Homing Union
  • together with remnants of leg rubber mounting sheet and
  • the flimsy message carried by pigeon from Worcester to the Strand.
  • Cover franked pair KGVI ½d's tied Strand cds 12 MAY 37.
  • Accompanied by contemporary newspaper clipping and
  • Souvenir Programme for the event.
  • VF, a scarce complete group thus,
  • only approximately 200 flown.
  • The Pigeon Post was organised in conjunction with Coronation celebrations in order to raise local hospital funds.