Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 454 - 284.-290. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 454 Hongkong

    2nd Opium War 1858: Envelope sent by "Daniel Mills Seaman / HMS Sampson China", countersigned by his "Commanding officer" and directed to Southend-on-Sea, Essex, received a 1 d. red perf. adhesive, presumably in London where tied by oval frameddiamond '50' numeral, reverse with London and ROCHFORD transit (April 4, 1858) cds's. Cover opened roughly at right thereby affecting the adhesive, nevertheless a rare and desirable Seaman's Fieldpost cover.rnNote: The HMS Sampson was a second class paddle frigatte launched in 1844, took part of the fighting during the Crimean War and during the 2nd Opium War. The cover was presumably despatched on 27. February 1858 at Amoy.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft