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Auction: 168 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 791

1907-10 British Antarctic Expedition by Ernest H. Shackleton, S.G. #A1, 1d Rose-carmine, "King Edward VII/Land" overprint, small tear at left, tied to postcard by "Brit. Antarctic Expd/Ja 15/08" c.d.s. on the first day of issue, with a written personal message from Ernest Joyce (Petty Officer on the expedition); first day usages are rare, and a very rare item item from this mail with a personal message to someone other than J.J. Kinsey.

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$750