Worldwide Stamps and Covers Antarctica: Australasian Expedition 1911-14
Sale No: 129
Lot No:916
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Antarctica: Australasian Expedition 1911-14: British Antarctic Expedition envelope addressed to J.J. Kinsey in Chrischurch bearing Victoria Land 1d. cancelled by expedition c.d.s. of Feb. 9 1911, and with cachet “LOOSE SHIP’S LETTER/POSTED IN/ANTARCTICA/ (penguin)/S.Y. AURORA/A.A.E.” signed by ship’s master John King Davis and carried on the “Aurora” to Hobart arriving Mar. 12 1912 and with N.Z. 1d. Universal cancelled at Christchurch on Aug. 9, slight tone spotting but a rare dual expedition item. Photo. (Image1)