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Lot# 4427 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 4427 Ecuador

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    Galapagos Islands 1940: Stampless Soldier's letter to USA struck with "U.S.S. MC CORMICK / ON EQUATOR duplex (May 22) in black, countersign handstamp by Commanding Officer (Destroyer Division 62) at upper right with circular CANONERO ABDON CALDERON / Armada Nacional / REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR cachets in blue on front and framed "Post Office / Galapagos" in black on reverse. Minor nick in envelope at base but a fine and rare cover with complete contents: "The Post Office is a barrel on a post, labelled Seamen's Post. The next ship through is supposed to pick this up and forward".
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold