Lot #192 - THE SHACKLETON EXPEDITION: 1908 (Feb.3) envelope with 'BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1907' printed on the back flap, sent to Christchurch
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historical
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Sale Date:06 Nov 2014 ~ 1pm
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Lot #:192
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Lot Description:THE SHACKLETON EXPEDITION: 1908 (Feb.3) envelope with 'BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1907' printed on the back flap, sent to Christchurch
with a 1d King Edward VII Land adhesvive (SG.A1) tied by the 'BRIT. ANTARCTIC EXPD' datestamp. This envelope was part of the second experimental mail, the datestamp being used at Cape Royds on McMurdo Sound and the mail send back on the 'Nimrod', which departed on Feb.22nd for Lyttleton (backstamped 7 MR). -
GST:Please note GST will be charged on the hammer price
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Estimate:A$600 - 750
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
