Madeira. 1874 Cover from Funchal to the USA with oval cachet of "CHAPLAIN D.H TRIBOU / U.S NAVY", franked by Madeira 1872 80r pair (one with small corner fault) each cancelled "45" numeral with a Funchal c.d.s on the front. Sent via England then by private ship from Liverpool to New York with red "PAID / LIVERPOOL / SHIP" datestamp and "2 / CENTS", backstamped in New York. Tear to upper edge, still a very unusual Naval origin and ship letter routing. Photo on Page 200. (Image1)
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Lot No: 1279
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Cat No: 261/285s
Mozambique Company. 1935 Blantyre - Beira - Salisbury air route 5c - 80c set of ten, and 5c - 20E air set of fifteen, all overprinted "SPECIMEN". S.G. 261/285s. (25).
