MAURUS, Edmond (1903-77). Air Union, Golden Ray Paris London.
Original luggage label, c.1930. 120 x 80 mm.
Air Union was founded in 1923 and operated from Le Bourget airport Paris. In 1929 Air Union offered a luxury "All Pullman" service from Paris to London known as the "Golden Ray."
There was a spacious cabin for customers who could dine in the air with a choice of meals. If customers were continuing their journeys beyond Paris (as this labels shows with stamp for Cannes) they would have to change aircraft at Le Bourget.
Cannes airport opened in 1930. Air Union was absorbed by Air France in 1933.
Printers: Creation Publix
Very rare.
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