Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919
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Losnr. 977 - 298.-307. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 977 Südafrika

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    1918 (June 4): 'S.S. Kenilworth Castle' wreck cover (opened for display) franked with KGV 1d. from "Pretoria 24 Apr. 18" to a B.E.F. Royal Flying Corps member in France, redirected to Befast, Ireland, showing on reverse three line special cachet 'R.E.Postal Section L'don N.W.1 / Damaged by immersion / in sea water' in violet. The ship was used as a troop transport during WW I, surviving a collision with HMS Rival Eddystone June 4, 1918. 15 crew members were drowned and the ship was badly damaged. She safely made it into Plymouth where she then sank on a mud bank.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft