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Lot No. 2080

Auction No. 10
Category Commonwealth & Foreign
Est. $60
Status SOLD $60

 

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USA 1934 (31st Jan) Byrd Antarctic Expedition. Three different illust commem covers with the 3c stamp tied by Little America, Antarctica slogan but each with "THIS LETTER HAS BEEN DELAYED FOR ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF DIFFICULTIES IN TRANSPORTATION AT LITTLE AMERICA, ANTARCTICA" cachet in black complete with a letter from the PO Dept Washington explaining the delay in detail with the radiogram from Byrd in full. The delay was due to ice breakage & storms. A scarce trio with letter. (4 items)