Lot 300
Used to England (eventually): 1884 (14 June) a much traveled cover addressed to the captain of the "S.S. Southwold" (Joseph Press) in East London bearing 1882-83 2d pale bistre (small faults), cancelled by PORT ELIZABETH JU 14 84 and EAST LONDON JU 16 84 c.d.s. cancels, manuscript at top in magenta, manuscript "Ship not arrived," whereupon the cover began its travels chasing Captain Press around the globe Cape Town – London – Point De Galle – Colombo – Liverpool, variety of dated markings, the last being Liverpool of 12 September 1884 where the cover remained until it was finally picked up after almost six months on 5 December 1884 (initials and manuscript on reverse), bears "T" handstamp and a variety of postage due amounts to be collected, fascinating., ex Dillaway (SG 42).
Estimate $150 - 200.
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