Auction: 1020 - Summer Collectors Series - Stamps
Lot: 1833
Antarctica 1902-04 Scottish National Antarctic Expedition by William S. Bruce 1903 (23 Dec.) picture postcard from Edinburgh to Dr. Harvey Pirie on board Discovery (error for Scotia), Falkland Islands, franked at 1d. and showing Falkland Islands transit c.d.s. (1.04) and superb "orcados del sud/distrito 24 (gallegos)" arrival d.s. in violet for 20 February 1904; a few minor imperfections, otherwise fine and rare. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000
Sold for
£1,000