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Auction: 19045 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 1

Aden
1845 (4 Dec.) letter from an employee of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. written aboard the steamship "Precursor" during a journey from Aden to Suez, addressed to Wigtown, Cumberland, rated "5d." and with black circular disinfection stamp "purifié au lazaret/malte" on face, Alexandria (9.12) and arrival (23.12) datestamps on reverse; small tear to address panel

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Estimate
£100 to £150

Starting price
£100