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Lot# 3604 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 3604 Panama

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    Wreck Mail 1887: 20 c. black on lilac, used on commercial cover, from Panama to Vienna, Austria, dated 12 January 1892, carried on the ill-fated North German Lloyd Steamer 'S.S. Eider' which sank off the Isle of Wight with much heroism displayed by the RNLI in saving the passengers and crew on board during 31 January 1893. The envelope struck with framed "Gehoben aus dem / geschetterten Schiff / "Eider" in violet with 'FRANCO' in black applied to denote payment. Reverse with New York transit cds 21 January and Austrian P.O. Reseal label and arrival cds 8 March, a scarce cover; 20 c. uncommon on cover especially on wreck mail.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF