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Great Britain (Scotland) 1835 Missent to Falmouth Packet: Entire addressed to Pickering, Canada, endorsed “By Liverpool and New York” but forwarded in error to Falmouth where framed ‘Mifsent to/FALMOUTH’ applied and returned to Liverpool, at New York ‘SHIP’ and ‘FORWARDED’ handstamps added plus cds, reverse with red Upper Canada and Haddington date stamps, two green Queenston cds on front, manuscript “2/5 ½“ charge at right; fine and unusual.

Great Britain

Covers and stamps / Canada / Great Britain / Maritime / Missent Mail / Scotland / Transatlantic Mail

(Scotland) 1835 Missent to Falmouth Packet: Entire addressed to Pickering, Canada, endorsed “By Liverpool and New York” but forwarded in error to Falmouth where framed ‘Mifsent to/FALMOUTH’ applied and returned to Liverpool, at New York ‘SHIP’ and ‘FORWARDED’ handstamps added plus cds, reverse with red Upper Canada and Haddington date stamps, two green Queenston cds on front, manuscript “2/5 ½“ charge at right; fine and unusual.

£415

Great Britain (Scotland) 1862 (FE 1) envelope to Kandy, Ceylon franked 1854-57 1d. in two horizontal strips of three, LD-LF and MD-MF cancelled by ‘183’ Inverness duplex, endorsed “via Southampton”, red London transit backstamp and weak red and black arrivals; envelope with corner and edge faults, incomplete backflap and tear at right running just under stamp at right.

Great Britain

Covers and stamps / Great Britain / Scotland

(Scotland) 1862 (FE 1) envelope to Kandy, Ceylon franked 1854-57 1d. in two horizontal strips of three, LD-LF and MD-MF cancelled by ‘183’ Inverness duplex, endorsed “via Southampton”, red London transit backstamp and weak red and black arrivals; envelope with corner and edge faults, incomplete backflap and tear at right running just under stamp at right.

£95

GREECE (Second Balkan War - Thrace)1913 registered envelope to London franked Bulgarian 25st pair tied by bilingual SKETCHA date stamp. Obverse also bears bilingual boxed Registered censor cachet.

GREECE

Covers and stamps / Greece / Bulgaria / Thrace / Censored mail

(Second Balkan War - Thrace)1913 registered envelope to London franked Bulgarian 25st pair tied by bilingual 'SKETCHA' date stamp. Obverse also bears bilingual boxed 'Registered' censor cachet.

£95

China (Shanghai Local Post) 1877 ‘For Use of Volunteers Only’ privilige stationery card calling a member of No.2 Company to a Drill at Consular Compound in Winter Uniform with Rifle, fine used example with blue Shanghai Local Post index J. A fine example of this rare card.China (Shanghai Local Post) 1877 ‘For Use of Volunteers Only’ privilige stationery card calling a member of No.2 Company to a Drill at Consular Compound in Winter Uniform with Rifle, fine used example with blue Shanghai Local Post index J. A fine example of this rare card.

China

Covers and stamps / China / Local Posts / Military / Postal Stationery

(Shanghai Local Post) 1877 ‘For Use of Volunteers Only’ privilige stationery card calling a member of No.2 Company to a Drill at Consular Compound in Winter Uniform with Rifle, fine used example with blue Shanghai Local Post index J. A fine example of this rare card.

£1975

Ireland (Ship Letter) 1833 (12 Oct) entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to London, rated “3/6” and showing DUNGARVAN/97 handstamp with red “Ship letter” alongside and, on reverse, Waterford and arrival date stamps; light vertical crease at left through cancel not detracting from good appearance of the only recorded example. Ex T Roberts (1989) and G. Booth.Ireland (Ship Letter) 1833 (12 Oct) entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to London, rated “3/6” and showing DUNGARVAN/97 handstamp with red “Ship letter” alongside and, on reverse, Waterford and arrival date stamps; light vertical crease at left through cancel not detracting from good appearance of the only recorded example. Ex T Roberts (1989) and G. Booth.

Ireland

Covers and stamps / Ireland / Ship letters

(Ship Letter) 1833 (12 Oct) entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to London, rated “3/6” and showing DUNGARVAN/97 handstamp with red “Ship letter” alongside and, on reverse, Waterford and arrival date stamps; light vertical crease at left through cancel not detracting from good appearance of the only recorded example. Ex T Roberts (1989) and G. Booth.

£2475

Ireland (Ship Letter) 1837 (24 July) entire from New York to London, endorsed “P St Andrews”, rated “4/2” showing a very fin framed CORK/ SHIP LETTER, reverse with Cork (18.8.), Dublin (19.8.) and arrival (21.8.) date stamps; a fine example. Ex G BoothIreland (Ship Letter) 1837 (24 July) entire from New York to London, endorsed “P St Andrews”, rated “4/2” showing a very fin framed CORK/ SHIP LETTER, reverse with Cork (18.8.), Dublin (19.8.) and arrival (21.8.) date stamps; a fine example. Ex G Booth

Ireland

Covers and stamps / Ireland / USA / Ship letters / Transatlantic Mail

(Ship Letter) 1837 (24 July) entire from New York to London, endorsed “P St Andrews”, rated “4/2” showing a very fin framed CORK/ SHIP LETTER, reverse with Cork (18.8.), Dublin (19.8.) and arrival (21.8.) date stamps; a fine example. Ex G Booth

£275

Ireland (Ship Letter) 1842 (16 May) entire from France to Limerick showing large ‘8’ handstamp and to left two-line ‘DUBLIN/ Ship Letter’, reverse with Dublin (4.7.) and arrival (5.7.) datestamps; fine and clean condition.Ireland (Ship Letter) 1842 (16 May) entire from France to Limerick showing large ‘8’ handstamp and to left two-line ‘DUBLIN/ Ship Letter’, reverse with Dublin (4.7.) and arrival (5.7.) datestamps; fine and clean condition.

Ireland

Covers and stamps / Ireland / Ship letters

(Ship Letter) 1842 (16 May) entire from France to Limerick showing large ‘8’ handstamp and to left two-line ‘DUBLIN/ Ship Letter’, reverse with Dublin (4.7.) and arrival (5.7.) datestamps; fine and clean condition.

£465

Uruguay (Ship Letter) 1844 (18 July) duplicate entire from Montevideo to Edinburgh, rated “8”, showing fine unframed ‘CORK/ SHIP LETTER’ and on reverse Cork (14.10.), Dublin (15.10.) and arrival (17.10.) date stamps. A fine example ex Robertson and Booth.Uruguay (Ship Letter) 1844 (18 July) duplicate entire from Montevideo to Edinburgh, rated “8”, showing fine unframed ‘CORK/ SHIP LETTER’ and on reverse Cork (14.10.), Dublin (15.10.) and arrival (17.10.) date stamps. A fine example ex Robertson and Booth.

Uruguay

Covers and stamps / Ireland / Uruguay / Ship letters

(Ship Letter) 1844 (18 July) duplicate entire from Montevideo to Edinburgh, rated “8”, showing fine unframed ‘CORK/ SHIP LETTER’ and on reverse Cork (14.10.), Dublin (15.10.) and arrival (17.10.) date stamps. A fine example ex Robertson and Booth.

£375

Ireland (Ship Letter) 1849 outer letter sheet from Mauritius to London, endorsed (by ship) “John Stuart”, charged “8”d. uniform ship rate to Great Britain, bearing very fine bright blue BELFAST/ SHIP LETTER framed handstamp, reverse with Belfast cds (MR 21) in same ink and London arrival of 23rd; fine and attractive.Ireland (Ship Letter) 1849 outer letter sheet from Mauritius to London, endorsed (by ship) “John Stuart”, charged “8”d. uniform ship rate to Great Britain, bearing very fine bright blue BELFAST/ SHIP LETTER framed handstamp, reverse with Belfast cds (MR 21) in same ink and London arrival of 23rd; fine and attractive.

Ireland

Covers and stamps / Great Britain Incoming / Ireland / Mauritius / Ship letters

(Ship Letter) 1849 outer letter sheet from Mauritius to London, endorsed (by ship) “John Stuart”, charged “8”d. uniform ship rate to Great Britain, bearing very fine bright blue BELFAST/ SHIP LETTER framed handstamp, reverse with Belfast cds (MR 21) in same ink and London arrival of 23rd; fine and attractive.

£495

Bahamas (Ship Letter) 1864 incoming cover from Habana, Cuba franked 1r. with bar cancel and cds above and bearing fine example of the very rare SHIP-LETTER/ NASSAU cds, with manuscript “Unclaimed” and handstamped ‘ADVERTISED’; trivial corner fault to envelope, otherwise fine and attractive exampleBahamas (Ship Letter) 1864 incoming cover from Habana, Cuba franked 1r. with bar cancel and cds above and bearing fine example of the very rare SHIP-LETTER/ NASSAU cds, with manuscript “Unclaimed” and handstamped ‘ADVERTISED’; trivial corner fault to envelope, otherwise fine and attractive example

Bahamas

Covers and stamps / Bahamas / Cuba / Ship letters

(Ship Letter) 1864 incoming cover from Habana, Cuba franked 1r. with bar cancel and cds above and bearing fine example of the very rare SHIP-LETTER/ NASSAU cds, with manuscript “Unclaimed” and handstamped ‘ADVERTISED’; trivial corner fault to envelope, otherwise fine and attractive example

£2250

Russia (Ship Mail to Korea) 1895 (1 MAY) cover to Berwick, Maine, USA endorsed “Via Nagasaki & Vancouver” franked pairs of 3k. and 7k.., posted on board ship and landed at Korean port of Gensan, cancelled with two red Gensan I.J.P.O. cds with framed PAQUEBOT in same ink. On reverse transits of Nagasaki (8 May), Yokohama (17 May) and San Francisco (Jun 1) plus arrival cds. The earliest usage at Gensan of Paquebot covers with Russian stamps; Ex Dr. Casey.Russia (Ship Mail to Korea) 1895 (1 MAY) cover to Berwick, Maine, USA endorsed “Via Nagasaki & Vancouver” franked pairs of 3k. and 7k.., posted on board ship and landed at Korean port of Gensan, cancelled with two red Gensan I.J.P.O. cds with framed PAQUEBOT in same ink. On reverse transits of Nagasaki (8 May), Yokohama (17 May) and San Francisco (Jun 1) plus arrival cds. The earliest usage at Gensan of Paquebot covers with Russian stamps; Ex Dr. Casey.

Russia

Covers and stamps / Japan / Korea / Russia / Maritime / Paquebot

(Ship Mail to Korea) 1895 (1 MAY) cover to Berwick, Maine, USA endorsed “Via Nagasaki & Vancouver” franked pairs of 3k. and 7k.., posted on board ship and landed at Korean port of Gensan, cancelled with two red Gensan I.J.P.O. cds with framed PAQUEBOT in same ink. On reverse transits of Nagasaki (8 May), Yokohama (17 May) and San Francisco (Jun 1) plus arrival cds. The earliest usage at Gensan of Paquebot covers with Russian stamps; Ex Dr. Casey.

£3275

Russia (Ship Mail –Arctic) 1909 (23 .7.) greetings postcard to St Petersburg franked 3k. tied 2nd WHITE SEA STEAMSHIP ‘a’ cds date stamp. This route was operated by the Archangel Murman Steam Navigation company from 1st May to 1st October each year.

Russia

Covers and stamps / Russia / Maritime

(Ship Mail –Arctic) 1909 (23 .7.) greetings postcard to St Petersburg franked 3k. tied 2nd WHITE SEA STEAMSHIP ‘a’ cds date stamp. This route was operated by the Archangel Murman Steam Navigation company from 1st May to 1st October each year.

£485

Russia (Ship Mail –Arctic) 1910 (22.6.) Governor’s House Archangel postcard to Volokolamsk franked 3k. tied 3rd White Sea Steamship ‘a’ oval date stamps. The message indicates card was posted on board s.s. Koroleva Olg Konstantinovna. Ex. Dr. Casey

Russia

Covers and stamps / Russia / Maritime

(Ship Mail –Arctic) 1910 (22.6.) Governor’s House Archangel postcard to Volokolamsk franked 3k. tied 3rd White Sea Steamship ‘a’ oval date stamps. The message indicates card was posted on board s.s. Koroleva Olg Konstantinovna. Ex. Dr. Casey

£695

Russia (Ship Mail –Arctic) 1912 (12.6.) 4k. stationery card from a timber merchant at KOVDA, on the White Sea Coast, just within the arctic circle, to London with oval cancel reading ‘2nd White Sea Steamship ‘a’. also with pair 20k with same cancel and 7k. Romanov block of eight with ‘1st White Sea Steamship ‘a’ date stamp. Ex. Dr. CaseyRussia (Ship Mail –Arctic) 1912 (12.6.) 4k. stationery card from a timber merchant at KOVDA, on the White Sea Coast, just within the arctic circle, to London with oval cancel reading ‘2nd White Sea Steamship ‘a’. also with pair 20k with same cancel and 7k. Romanov block of eight with ‘1st White Sea Steamship ‘a’ date stamp. Ex. Dr. Casey

Russia

Covers and stamps / Russia / Maritime

(Ship Mail –Arctic) 1912 (12.6.) 4k. stationery card from a timber merchant at KOVDA, on the White Sea Coast, just within the arctic circle, to London with oval cancel reading ‘2nd White Sea Steamship ‘a’. also with pair 20k with same cancel and 7k. Romanov block of eight with ‘1st White Sea Steamship ‘a’ date stamp. Ex. Dr. Casey

£750

Russia (Ship Mail –Arctic) 1913 (29.8.) cover to Ievve, Estonia franked 7k. Romanov and 1911 (18.6.) 3k. stationery card to Smolensk both cancelled by oval 2-e MURMAN – STEAMSHIP ‘a’ date stamps. A maritime postal service operating during the summer months from Arkhangelsk along the Murman coast, north of the Arctic Circle.Russia (Ship Mail –Arctic) 1913 (29.8.) cover to Ievve, Estonia franked 7k. Romanov and 1911 (18.6.) 3k. stationery card to Smolensk both cancelled by oval 2-e MURMAN – STEAMSHIP ‘a’ date stamps. A maritime postal service operating during the summer months from Arkhangelsk along the Murman coast, north of the Arctic Circle.

Russia

Covers and stamps / Russia / Arctic / Maritime

(Ship Mail –Arctic) 1913 (29.8.) cover to Ievve, Estonia franked 7k. Romanov and 1911 (18.6.) 3k. stationery card to Smolensk both cancelled by oval 2-e MURMAN – STEAMSHIP ‘a’ date stamps. A maritime postal service operating during the summer months from Arkhangelsk along the Murman coast, north of the Arctic Circle.

£955

Russian Levant (Ship Mail) 1907 (Nov 13) picture postcard to the USA franked 10pa. on 2k. tied by violet ROPiT/ AGENT CAVALLA oval date stamp, Ropit trnsit below and Monongahela arrival; fine and rare.Russian Levant (Ship Mail) 1907 (Nov 13) picture postcard to the USA franked 10pa. on 2k. tied by violet ROPiT/ AGENT CAVALLA oval date stamp, Ropit trnsit below and Monongahela arrival; fine and rare.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Greece / Russian Levant / Maritime

(Ship Mail) 1907 (Nov 13) picture postcard to the USA franked 10pa. on 2k. tied by violet ROPiT/ AGENT CAVALLA oval date stamp, Ropit trnsit below and Monongahela arrival; fine and rare.

£1375

Russia (Ship Mail) 1836 (June 25) entire to Boston from Kronshtadt with endorsement “pr Fame”, at top red cursive SHIP/6 handstamp; a fine strike.

Russia

Covers and stamps / Russia / USA / Maritime

(Ship Mail) 1836 (June 25) entire to Boston from Kronshtadt with endorsement “pr Fame”, at top red cursive SHIP/6 handstamp; a fine strike.

£125

Russia (Ship Mail) 1865 entire to Piraeus, Greece, endorsed in Russian “Via Odessa Steamship” franked with three 10k. (some trimmed perfs) tied by Taganrog 15 Apr 65 cds with circular FRANCO handstamp alongside, disinfected in Odessa with fumigation slits and released 21 Apr, “50” in red crayon denoting charge of 50 lepta for French ship letter fee with Greece Large Hermes Heads 10l. and 40l. applied and tied by Piraeus cds, a very attractive combination franking, Ex Dr. Casey.Russia (Ship Mail) 1865 entire to Piraeus, Greece, endorsed in Russian “Via Odessa Steamship” franked with three 10k. (some trimmed perfs) tied by Taganrog 15 Apr 65 cds with circular FRANCO handstamp alongside, disinfected in Odessa with fumigation slits and released 21 Apr, “50” in red crayon denoting charge of 50 lepta for French ship letter fee with Greece Large Hermes Heads 10l. and 40l. applied and tied by Piraeus cds, a very attractive combination franking, Ex Dr. Casey.

Russia

Covers and stamps / Greece / Russia / Combination covers / Disinfected mail / Odessa

(Ship Mail) 1865 entire to Piraeus, Greece, endorsed in Russian “Via Odessa Steamship” franked with three 10k. (some trimmed perfs) tied by Taganrog 15 Apr 65 cds with circular FRANCO handstamp alongside, disinfected in Odessa with fumigation slits and released 21 Apr, “50” in red crayon denoting charge of 50 lepta for French ship letter fee with Greece Large Hermes Heads 10l. and 40l. applied and tied by Piraeus cds, a very attractive combination franking, Ex Dr. Casey.

£1175

Russia (Ship Mail) 1869 outer letter sheet to St Petersburg, posted in the ship’s letter box, franked 1864-65 10k tied by Nizhnii-Rybinsk cds with a much clearer strike on reverse, some horizontal cover cresing clear of stamp, the earliest recorded date of any ship cancel on the River Volga, Ex Dr. Casey.Russia (Ship Mail) 1869 outer letter sheet to St Petersburg, posted in the ship’s letter box, franked 1864-65 10k tied by Nizhnii-Rybinsk cds with a much clearer strike on reverse, some horizontal cover cresing clear of stamp, the earliest recorded date of any ship cancel on the River Volga, Ex Dr. Casey.

Russia

Covers and stamps / Russia / Maritime

(Ship Mail) 1869 outer letter sheet to St Petersburg, posted in the ship’s letter box, franked 1864-65 10k tied by Nizhnii-Rybinsk cds with a much clearer strike on reverse, some horizontal cover cresing clear of stamp, the earliest recorded date of any ship cancel on the River Volga, Ex Dr. Casey.

£795

Russia (Ship Mail) 1877 5k. green postal stationery card to London with KAZAN-NIZHNII steamship cds with postal station no. ‘1’ sideways, various tpo alongside, plus 1878 cover to Moscow franked 8k. tied by same cancel with sideways postal station no ‘6’, Ex. Dr. Casey.Russia (Ship Mail) 1877 5k. green postal stationery card to London with KAZAN-NIZHNII steamship cds with postal station no. ‘1’ sideways, various tpo alongside, plus 1878 cover to Moscow franked 8k. tied by same cancel with sideways postal station no ‘6’, Ex. Dr. Casey.Russia (Ship Mail) 1877 5k. green postal stationery card to London with KAZAN-NIZHNII steamship cds with postal station no. ‘1’ sideways, various tpo alongside, plus 1878 cover to Moscow franked 8k. tied by same cancel with sideways postal station no ‘6’, Ex. Dr. Casey.

Russia

Covers and stamps / Russia / Maritime

(Ship Mail) 1877 5k. green postal stationery card to London with KAZAN-NIZHNII steamship cds with postal station no. ‘1’ sideways, various tpo alongside, plus 1878 cover to Moscow franked 8k. tied by same cancel with sideways postal station no ‘6’, Ex. Dr. Casey.

£685