Lot 41429 – Military Mail
1889 Envelope from a sailor on “H
Lot 41429 – Military Mail 1889 Envelope from a sailor on “H
New Hebrides
Price realised
2’800 EUR
Estimate
3’000 EUR
Auction date
Thu 29 May 2014 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
Military Mail
1889 Envelope from a sailor on “HMS SWINGER NEW HEBRIDES,” signed by his commanding officer, sent to England and carried by P&O Ballaarat from Sydney via Suez and Brindisi, GB 2d franking corresponding to double the concession rate of one penny for suitably endorsed seaman’s mail. The pair has been excised and neatly replaced, small cover faults, only three Swinger covers from New Hebrides recorded, ex Jersey & Goron (sold for €4’320) Auction
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