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Auction: 7028 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1538

Falkland Islands Expeditions 1911 (16 Dec.) envelope with printed "deutsche antarktische/expedition", registered to Buenos Aires, bearing 1904-11 1/2d. (2), 1d. pair and single and 2 1/2d. (3), most placed sideways, and struck with four impressions of the small "South Georgia" imprint, all tied by "south/georgia" double-ring d.s., showing registration label at left with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with a few minor faults. A rare and most attractive commercial franking. Photo Estimate £ 5,000-6,000

Sold for
£3,700