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Lot No. 1694

Auction No. 10
Category Disaster Mail
    Miscellaneous
Est. $1000
Status Archived

 

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1862 Colombo (see story in above description) Stampless cover with boxed two line "Saved from the wreck of the Colombo" in black on reverse together with clear Stockton on Tees cds of 24 JA 63 in black while front has London 24 JA 63 "Paid" cds in red. Partial "Sandridge" cancel (missing part where stamps floated off in the wreck) & Sandridge "75" duplex of 25 OC 62. Obviously damaged & reinforced & has been opened out for display, but scarce, especially having 2 in the same auction from different vendors!.

 

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