Lot 30011 – 1860 (Oct 16) Incoming envelope from Salem, Massac
Lot 30011 – 1860 (Oct 16) Incoming envelope from Salem, Massac
Lot 30011 – 1860 (Oct 16) Incoming envelope from Salem, Massac
Zanzibar » Pre-Post Office Period (Pre-1875)
Price realised
1’700 EUR
Estimate
1’500 – 2’000 EUR
Auction date
Tue 2 Dec 2014 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1860 (Oct 16) Incoming envelope from Salem, Massachusetts (United States) to Zanzibar carried by the Cunard Line “Canada” departing Boston 17 October to England, then carried by the P&O Line’s “Bombay” leaving Southampton on 12 November & arriving at Bombay 25 November. Forwarded from Bombay on 26 November by Dessabhoy Merwanjee & Company via Dhow to Zanzibar. Charged 65(c) on original departure and 1/-7 at England. Ex Walkley Auction
Catalogue
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