Germany and German Colonies General - Maritime (Liners)
Sale No: 91
Lot No:52
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1936 QUEEN MARY: First voyage pictorial cover (USA to England), addressed Poste Restante to Paignton, Devon, England (crossed through, with pencil address to Liverpool added). Cachet 'By R.M.S. 'Queen Mary' to the 23rd Philatelic Congress of Gt. Britian' (held in Paignton). 5c postage paid by 2c (1922 Washington) & 3c (1935 Michigan Centenary). Machine cancel 'NEW YORK N.Y. 4', June 4th 1936, B69 (barred oval), special handstamp '23rd Philatelic Congress, Paignton' on 11th June 1936 and backstamped (double ring circle) 'Paignton 11th June 1936'. Pencil annotation on reverse. Clean cover. {C} (Start Price / Minimum Bid) = £20.00)