Wreck Mail / Spanish-American War. 1899 (Feb. 17) Patriotic postcard for the Spanish-American War printed by Semple & Luke of Toronto, the address side with British and U.S flags within separate hearts surrounded by ribbons and stars, a Canadian beaver below and "For Liberty" above, posted from Toronto to Germany, carried on the S.S "Labrador" which was wrecked in the Hebrides on March 1st, the stamp washed off, handstamped violet boxed "DAMAGED BY IMMERSION / IN SEA WATER" with arrival c.d.s (Mar 13). Piece torn from base and repaired, otherwise fine and an exceptional use of this scarce patriotic card. Ex Meroni, sold for $45 in the 1953 auction of his collection. Photo on Page 184. (Image1)

Spanish-American War. 1899 (Mar 21) Spanish-American War patriotic cover with printed design on the front, virtually identical (but smaller) to the postcard in the previous lot, probably also printed by Semple & Luke in Toronto, posted from Toronto to USA franked 2c, very fine.