tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 2068 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 2068 India

    1 / 2
    Download main picture Share
    Type 7. 1893: Cover to S. S. Stag at Reval, Estonia franked by GB 1 d. lilac cancelled in London on despatch (Nov 20). Mis-directed: the cover was struck with SEA POST OFFICE / C datestamp (Dec 5) at Aden and carried on the 'Thames' to Bombay. Readdressed back from Lahore Dead Letter Office, carried on the 'Sutlej' and struck with SEA POST OFFICE / B datestamp (Jan 20, 1894) with different fleuron at base. Many datestamps including 'Postal Wagon No. 40' datestamp on reverse and eventual arrival to the Captain of the 'S. S. Stag' at North Shields (Feb 13, 1894). Opened for display and faults due to journey, illustrated in the handbook on page 60, a charming cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF