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Auction: 25028 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 1416

Canadian Contingent
First Contingent Mail
En Route to South Africa
Mail Transfer at Sea: 1899 (15 Nov.) Y.M.C.A. crossed flags envelope (type C) to Belgium marked "Soldier's Letter" and redirected on arrival, bearing Belgian 10c. postage due tied by Bruxelles c.d.s., tax handstamp, boxed "trouve a la boite/in de bus gevonden" handstamp, the reverse with London transit (29.11) and Bruxelles c.d.s. (30.11) and marked "Nov 10th 1899 S.S. 'Sardinian' - a few days off St Vincent"; there are a few small repaired opening tears. This is part of the mail that was transferred at sea to the S.S. 'Rangatira'. A magnificent showpiece. Photo

provenance:
Ed Richardson, November 1991

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Estimate
£500 to £800

Starting price
£350