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Auction: SW1009A - The Collector's Series
Lot: 89

1910-13 British Antarctic Expedition by Scott. Expedition crested stationery cover and letter bearing Victoria Land 1d. carmine, tied by "Brit. Antarctic Exps." c.d.s. Full original contents from George Simpson (later Astronomer Royal) detailing a hazardous journey to Ross Island. Crested flap of the cover detached after opening. Also a "caution" slip which was then contained in this envelope, forbidding publication of any information of the expedition to press, publishers or general public. A fine and interesting first mail of this Expedition from the Antarctica. Cert. Enzo Diena.

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€750