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Auction: 140 - July Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 601

#168, 1906-37 25c Blue, single tied by two March 3, 1912 “Langres A Nancy” c.d.s. strikes addressed to “The M.A. Winter, Co.” in Washington, D.C., ”TITANIC” straight-line handstamp applied along with blue registration numbers and ms. “Dossier No. 5446” marking at bottom, Washington, D.C. wavy line c.d.s. on reverse dated March 18, 1912, very fine; one of only fourteen recorded surviving “TITANIC” covers.<<##>> The "TITANIC" mark is believed to have been applied in transit in Paris, it was then transferred to Cherbourg where it was due to have been taken by the Titanic. Although, due to complications with building the Titanic, the maiden voyage was moved from March 20 to April 10. Word must not have reached the appropriate mail clerks and realizing this, the cover was placed on the next available ship.

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