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Click here to subscribe1911 (Sep 9) Invitation to the inauguration of the service at the London Aerodrome, Hendon, printed on red card with the First U.K Aerial Post picture at left, number 279, named to "W.G Kirkwood, Secretarys Office, G.P.O", the Postmaster General's representative at Hendon. Fine and very scarce. Photo on Page 72.
Ireland. 1855-61 Entires and covers (15) and a large piece, comprising English type spoons of Clonmel, Dalkey, Ennis (embossed 1/- on cover to USA, faults), Enniskillen, Galway (in blue), Mallow, Mullingar (2, black or green, the first with "2" charge mark), Roscrea (2, black or blue), Waterford (franked 4d pair, faults), or Irish type spoons of Carrick on Shannon, Dalkey, Kingstown, Tullamore (on piece) or Waterford, a few faults, a scarce group. (16).
1914 (July 14) Picture postcard of Fore St. United Methodist Church, posted to Holsworthy with KGV ½d cancelled by "UMC CONF / REDRUTH" skeleton c.d.s. Message reads "Just about to kick off, observe new electric fittings, P. Office on premises". A scarce cancel, used on the first day of the five day Methodist Congress. Photo on Page 76.
1791 (Feb 26) Wrapper to Norfolk signed "J. Free Woodhouse", and a 1792 (Apr 12) entire letter to Cobb & Co in Margate, unusually signed and dated at the base of the letter, both with exceptional late uses of the 28mm circular framed "FREE" (Jay 767), the first in purple, the second in blood red, the colour used for the circular Free datestamps then in use. Lovegrove (and the first edition of Jay) record this mark used until 1788; the second edition of Jay mentions this 1791 entire as the newly discovered latest use. This 1792 letter extends that recorded use, possibly an emergency use of the old handstamp, the Free datestamps having been in use for over a year before this letter was sent. An exceptional pair in two distinct colours. (2). Photo on Page 76.
Channel Islands. 1796 (Mar 25) Letter (first page missing) from Paul Le Mesurier (M.P for Southwark, later Lord Mayor) to Thomas De Sausmarez in Guernsey with a fine Free c.d.s and "2" charge for delivery by the Guernsey Postmistress Ann Watson, with her bill for postage on letters delivered to Sausmarez between May 1795 and March 1796, the final entry being the 2d charge for this letter on March 27th. A rare letter and matching Guernsey postage account. (2).
Foreign Office - Diplomatic Bags. 1827-38 Vellum parcel tags with printed O.H.M.S heading and address of Lord Viscount Dudley or Lord Viscount Palmerston, Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the first from Stockholm endorsed "via Gothenburgh" and signed "Bloomfield"; the second endorsed "By Messrs Kay, St Petersburgh" and signed "J.K Millbanke" with a London c.d.s (Aug 20). Carried by diplomatic messenger to London, the second then apparently delivered by post free of charge, very scarce. (2). Photo on Page 78.
Office of Woods. 1803-10 Acts on the Office of Surveyor General of Woods (3); 1837-39 O.H.M.S wrappers with "Office of Woods, &c" imprint, the first posted within the London Local Post with unusual "FOR DELIVERY" handstamp charged 2d (faults), the second with 10 Dec 1839 Free datestamp sent during the Uniform 4d Post Period; and 1834 letter from the Commissioner of Woods and Forests to Sir Francis Freeling requesting franking be extended to his office and asking for a refund of postage on an enclosed letter. (6).
1879 (July 24) Cover to Greenock with Tarbert backstamp, the 1d red cancelled by "GREENOCK & ARDRISHAIG PACKET / 163" first type duplex code "B", only recorded 2nd July - 8th August 1879. Closed tear at upper edge which just goes into the upper part of the c.d.s, otherwise fine and very scarce. Photo on Page 84.
1778 (Apr 7/15) Entire letters from Kingston to London endorsed by the "Grenville" Packet, backstamped "JAMAICA" (PS.6) and "6/JY" Bishop Mark, charged 1/-, one reposted to West Farley near Maidstone charged 3d. The "Grenville" Packet had been attacked on March 4th near Barbados, on its outward journey to Jamaica by the American Privateer "Resistance"; the "Grenville" repelled the attacker and made it into Barbados, although Capt. Kempthorne and eight crew were wounded. Two good letters to William Perrin, one discussing estate matters with details of negros bought, the first an unusually good strike of the Jamaica handstamp. (2).
M.C.C Tour of Australia. 1901 (Dec 16) N.S.W telegram form with a Sydney c.d.s, posted within Sydney to A.C MacLaren (Captain of the England team) at the Hotel Australia - "Congratulations on your splendid victory, hope for future success, C.H May, Chief Secretarys Office". England won this first test by an innings and 124 runs but went on to lose the series 4-1.
1839 (Oct 15) Entire letter to Edinburgh endorsed "In P. Paid 1/3", backstamped with Falmouth, Jamaica c.d.s and an Edinburgh arrival c.d.s of Dec. 5th, the first day of Uniform 4d Post in Britain but charged at the previous rate of 2/5 as it arrived in England prior to the introduction of the 4d inland rate, with fine green "½" applied upon arrival at Falmouth. A fine letter, which would only have been charged 1/- had it arrived in England on December 5th.
1842 (Apr 27) Entire letter from Madeira to Scotland endorsed by the "Mexican" Packet, with "MADEIRA" double arc datestamp applied at the British Postal Agency, green undated "CADIZ / F" applied at Falmouth, charged 2/2. An early use of the Madeira datestamp (supplied from the G.P.O London at the end of Feb. 1842, two years before the first date of use recorded in "G.B Used Abroad"), the Cadiz F handstamp two years later than recorded by Tabeart. Photo on Page 88.
Due Stamps - First Day Cover. 1914 (Apr 20) Large piece bearing ½d (2), 1d, 2d and 5d postage due stamps all tied by Wivenhoe datestamps on the first day of issue. The 5d very scarce used on the first day, the piece probably a unique use of the complete set of four stamps on the first day of issue. Photo on Page 100.
Due Stamps - First Day Cover. 1914 (Apr 20) O.H.M.S Returned Postal Packet envelope from London to Wonersh brickyard with "1d / R.L.S" charge mark, a 1d postage due stamp cancelled at Wonersh on the day of issue. Probably a unique First Day use of a postage due stamp on a Returned Letter Section envelope. Photo on Page 100.
Due Stamps - First Day Covers. 1914 (Apr 20) Unpaid postcard posted within Evesham bearing a 1d postage due stamp; and a piece cut from an undelivered book post rate card posted at Ipswich (Apr 17) franked ½d, returned to the sender at Bungay with a ½d due stamp and charge mark. Also a 1914 (Apr 18) unpaid cover from Cowley to Oxford charged 2d, sent on the last working day before the introduction of postage due stamps. (3). Photo on Page 100.
England v West Indies. 1895-2004 Ephemera with 1895 (Apr 1) Barbados ½d postcard postally used with printed message "The Committee of the Wanderers Cricket Club having invited the English Team of Cricketers to breakfast at the Pavilion on the Bay Pasture on the 20th, on their arrival from Jamaica en route for England" (the first English tour to the West Indies); 1939 West Indies tour of England, printed signatures and postcard of the team; 1946 L.N Constantine's XI v East of Scotland scorecard; 1954 M.C.C tour to West Indies, Photo of both sides, S.S "Ariguani" passenger list, telegram from M.C.C to "Hutton M.C.C Team" in Kingston wishing them success prior to the first test; 1963 Lords scorecard and ticket; 1998 postcard posted from Barbados to England with signatures of all the England team; 1995 Texaco Trophy final signatures of the England team, etc. (23).
Two large albums containing original photos of the occupation (18, three depicting damage caused by the first air raid on Guernsey on 29th June 1940), numerous cuttings from "The Guernsey Evening Press" between June 1940 and June 1941, and a Red Cross envelope with Guernsey c.d.s to G. Richards, the compiler of these albums. Also a Photo album kept by a German soldier containing 37 photos, a portrait inscribed "in memory of my service on the channel coast 1.4.41" with several photos apparently taken in the Channel Islands, others from Paris and eastern Europe; and a tin of grenade pulls picked up on beaches in the islands. (3 albums +).
1940 (Aug 15 - Dec 27) Swiss Red Cross forms sent from G.B to Jersey (10, the first three sent without any message seeking news of the addressee), all with reply messages sent between 28th December 1940 and 20th March 1941, seven only with the embossed seal of Jersey (without the usual Enquiry and News Service cachet), one with the G.B delivery envelope. Also British Red Cross forms of 2nd or 14th January 1941 to Jersey with replies sent on 28th February, and a 1941 (Feb. 22) German form, all three also only having the embossed seal of Jersey (without the usual cachet), one handstamped "COUPON-REPONSE". Scarce early forms. (13).
1765 (Aug 31) Entire letter from Antigua to Charles Tudway at Wells "p. Cap. Martin", endorsed "Ship" and charged 8d, with "31/OC" Bishop Mark. A rare early "Ship" endorsement, the port of landing unknown but possibly London, the first London Ship Letter handstamp not recorded until 1766. Photo on Page 6.
Alderney Evacuees. 1941 (Jan 9) - 1944 (Mar 29) Forms from Sarah Duplain, evacuated from Alderney to the U.K just prior to the occupation, the first a Swiss Red Cross form "61", the others British Red Cross forms, sent to friends or relatives in Jersey (7) or Guernsey (8), replies on the reverse, the first form sent back from Jersey on 20th February 1941 with the embossed seal only (and without the usual Enquiry and News Service cachet). (15).
Sark. 1942-44 German forms from Bessie Mitchell to her farther in Cornwall (4), the first form dated 11.11.42 sent from "La Rue Cottage, Sark, via Guernsey C.I" (the reply dated 10.5.43), three 1943-44 forms sent by Mitchell after she had moved to St. Peter Port, replies on reverse, the final form with German censor. Also 1943 (Oct 19) British form from the R.C.M.B at Chester, to "Mrs Annie Rebenstorff, La Forge, Sark, C.I", reverse with message sent back from Sark on 24th April 1944, Red Cross cachets, scarce. (5).
France. 1945 French Red Cross forms with "Taxe Percue" printed in the upper left corner, sent by Jean Mattas from Paris or Creuse to Dr. Mattas in Jersey, Swiss Red Cross cachets, the first with 30c pair + 2f cancelled in Paris and a 1f.50 meter mark. Rare forms, presumably delivered after the war. (Also see lot 728). (2).
Ireland. 1941-44 German forms from Mrs A. De Putron in Guernsey to her daughter in Dublin, the first three forms sent in 1941-42 all with replies on reverse, all with cachets of the Irish Red Cross on reverse, unframed cachets with the address of 20 Merrion Square (2) or 21 St. Stephen's Green, or circular cachet without address. Fine and scarce. (4).
Netherlands. 1944 Netherlands Red Cross forms to Guernsey, two differing types of form, the first an enquiry form without message seeking news of a French national on Guernsey with "Le Chef du Service / de Renseignements Civils" handstamp but no other cachets, the second with Swiss Red Cross cachet, probably delivered after the war. Very scarce. (2). Photo on Page 120.
Camborne/Penzance - Chile. 1872-74 Covers addressed to "Henry Vivian, Coquimbo Railway, Coquimbo, Chile", the first franked 6d pale chestnut plate 11 + 1/- plate 6, the 6d cancelled by Camborne 815 duplex and the 1/- unusually cancelled by the "815" vertical obliterator (not recorded in use by Parmenter); the second franked 6d grey plate 13 + 1/- plate 9 cancelled by Penzance 609 duplexs. (2).
Foreign Office. 1825-28 Entire letters from Buenos Ayres to Frederick Huth & Co in London both with unframed "oz at 14/- per oz", the first endorsed by the "Countess of Chichester", the second by the "Kingfisher", both charged 17/6. Both with heavy file folds, the second with closed tear through part of the address panel, nevertheless fine strikes of an uncommon handstamp. (2).
1731-63 Entire letters (3) and an entire with differing straight line "Bury" handstamps, comprising BCC type 72 in red on 1731 letter to the Black Boy in London (first recorded year of use, seven years earlier than the first listing in red, the letter stained); type 73 in purple on 1742 entire to the Master of Christ's College Cambridge; unrecorded 20x7mm handstamp in purple on 1748 letter; and type 75 on 1763 letter to the Augmentation Office in London. (4).
1784-1803 Prestamp and stampless entire letters and entires (27) and fronts (2), various Bury St Edmunds handstamps include first type mileage marks (3), "BURY ST EDMDS / Penny Post" (2), "Bury / St. Edmunds / Penny Post", red "BURY / 1 / PAID" (7), etc., some free franks, also 1794 ½d (2) and 1d (2) copper tokens issued by Philip Deck, with "Payable at P. Decks Post Office Bury" around the side. (29 + 4 tokens).
Mulreadys. 1840-41 1d Mulready lettersheets, both stereo A233, with red or black Maltese Cross cancels and matching Bury backstamps, the first addressed to "The Earl of Surrey, Windsor Castle" and signed "Fitzalan". The 1841 Mulready with pressed file folds, the 1840 Mulready with one horizontal fold but otherwise fine and attractive, a good matched pair from the same stereo. (2).
Cinderellas. c.1908-2008 Cricket related cinderellas, the interesting collection in three albums with c.1908 "Fussball Club Nurnberg" labels depicting Cricket (3, apparently the first cricket "stamp", also six other labels from the series depicting football, tennis, etc.), other early German poster stamps depicting cricket or golf (4, two of each, captions transposed on the labels), c.1913 Danish labels for "FIB" (4) or Steensens Margarine (2, also four others from the set), later poster stamps, Nawanagar revenue stamps depicting Ranjitsinhji (39), 1936 South Australia Centenary cricket labels (4, two on cover, one of these registered from the S.A Centenary & 7th Philatelic Exhibition, also six other labels from the set), 1941 Cheltenham College Centenary Fund booklet of six labels, 1957 Southampton Schools Athletic Association sheets of twelve 1d labels (2 sheets), 1966 Harrison & Sons cricket match blocks of six labels (2), G.B strike posts and local issues, etc. Also an album of c.2000 "Postage Paid" labels from Brighton with famous cricketers depicted alongside, many on cover (147). A good lot with many scarce early labels. (550+). Photo on Pages 16 & 50.
Bristol. 1767 (June 7/July 7) Entire letters from Antigua to Charles Tudway at Wells, care of James Smith Merchant in Bristol, endorsed "By the Saint Andrew, Capt John Harbison Q.D.C" or "By the Lovely Rebecca, Capt. James Robinson, Q.D.C", the June 7th letter reporting 210 hogsheads sent to England in 1767, listing the 18 ships (and their Captains) upon which they were dispatched, also reporting the purchase of ten young slaves for £30 each. Both handstamped "BRISTOL / SHIP-LRE" (S1, the second with some letters underinked, both first recorded year of use), apparently delivered free of postage. Two very early ship letters. (2).
Postmarks. c.1840-1920 G.B and worldwide postmarks in two large albums, all tragically cut to shape and glued into the albums, the first album all G.B arranged by county with rubbers and skeletons throughout, Channel Islands, Scottish Islands, etc.; the second album with worldwide arranged by country including Ireland, British Colonies, China (Dollar Chop, Customs and Postal Service datestamps, and Customs Mail Matter handstamps), also G.B parcel, triangular, exhibition and T.P.O cancels, British and colonial registration labels and explanatory handstamps. An interesting early postmark collection, some potentially useful reference items. (Many 1,000s).
Reply Coupons. 1909-88 International Reply Coupons (c.500) and Commonwealth Reply Coupons (22), the large accumulation from many countries, mainly c.1966-88 but some earlier including first type coupons from Brazil (1000r on 600r surcharge), Denmark, France, Germany, G.B (2), Irish Free State (1924 c.d.s), Norway, Tasmania and USA. A fine lot with many surcharged coupons (many with handstamps or in manuscript), some uprated with stamps, a large proportion from smaller countries with some very unusual countries of origin. (c.520).
Deal. 1767 (Aug 18) and 1770 (Mar 27) Entire letters from Antigua to Charles Tudway at Wells, care of John Tudway at Charing Cross, London, endorsed "By the Blizard, Capt. Davis Q.D.C" or "By Captain Smith Q.D.C" both handstamped "DEAL / SHIP LRE" (S1 or S2) and Bishop Marks, charged 7d. Two early ship letters, the 1767 letter the first year of use of type S1, this letter unusually endorsed on reverse "Came worn in the bag". (2).
1920-21 First Tercentenary Issue ¼d - 1/- set mint and used; set in mint corner plate number singles with additional ¼d and 1d, ¼d plate number pair and 6d plate number strip of three, plate blocks of four of the ¼d (3), 1d, 3d and 6d plate block of six; mint blocks of four of the ¼d, ½d, 1d, 2d, 3d, 1/- and 2½d block of six; 1d and 1/- blocks of four used; also ¼d, ½d and 3d - 1/- overprinted "SPECIMEN". A fine lot, most unmounted. S.G. £1,300+. (105).
World War Two - Censorship. 1940-43 Stampless O.H.M.S Covers with violet circular "IMPERIAL CENSORSHIP / DEC 18 1940 / BERMUDA" or similar "IMPERIAL CENSORSHIP / ACCOUNTS / BERMUDA", the first to New York handstamped "AIRMAIL" and oval "BERMUDA / POSTAGE PAID" containing manuscript "7½d" and initialled by the Hamilton Postmaster, the second sent locally within Hamilton with Bermuda Aquarium slogan machine. (2).
Deal / Dover. 1766-69 Entire letters from Antigua, one 1766 (Apr 6) letter to Clement Tudway in Wells endorsed "by Capt Wilson", 1767 (June 4) and 1769 (Apr 27) letters to Charles Tudway, care of John Tudway at Charing Cross, London, endorsed "By the Amherst, Capt. John Parrott Q.D.C" or "Per favour of Captain Young Q.D.C". The 1767 letter handstamped "DEAL / SHIP LRE" (S1, first year of use), the 1766 and 1769 letters handstamped "DOVER / SHIP LRE" (S1a, strikes a little weak in places), all with Bishop Marks. The 1767 letter lists the 18 shipments of sugar sent in the year, with the ships and their captains named; the 1769 letter notes the loss of the "Lovely Rebecca". (3).
Missent Mail - St. Helena/Ceylon. 1902 Covers, one franked 3d from Cape Colony to Hawkins Island but missent to St. Helena before being forwarded to Bermuda with datestamps of St. Helena (May 10) and Hamilton (July 8); the other cover franked 1d from Natal to Burtts Island but missent to Ceylon, backstamped at Colombo (Apr 11) and Hamilton (July 17). Two unusual covers, the first endorsed "Try Colonial". (2).
First Burma War. 1824 (May 17) Entire letter written by Lt. William Gossop, 41st Regt, from "Camp near Rangoon", to his sister in England with Calcutta G.P.O c.d.s (June 3), boxed "INDIA LETTER / PORTSMOUTH" and a London arrival c.d.s (Nov 13), charged 1/4. Excellent content includes "I received your letter at Port Cornwallis which is a very large harbour in the Great Andaman Island where the Bengal and Madras fleets were ordered to rendezvous, it was brought on from Madras by the Liffey ...... I was fortunate enough to get ashore ...... when the boat got near the shore the natives sent a shower of arrows at it .... we arrived opposite Rangoon about 8, there were two or three miserable little batteries on the banks of the river which fired on some of the ships, the men of war returned it with I suspect a very heavy injury to them. The men of war we have with us are the Liffey, the Laine sloop of war & the Sophie brig of war - the only defence the town made was from a little battery mounting about 10 or 12 guns everything of the worst description, this battery however commenced firing upon the Liffey which was anchored opposite ..... the Liffey gave them such a return it silenced the battery ..... the troops were ordered to disembark & march into the town which we did without the slightest opposition the place being entirely deserted excepting by a few Portuguese, Armenians, Moormen & some missionaries wives ....". A good letter describing the capture of Rangoon. Lt. Gossop was killed in action on 1st December 1825. Photo on Page 158.
1886 (Nov 30) ¼a Postcard from Lt R. Marter, 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade to "General Marter, Jhansi, Central India" cancelled by superb "MINHLA" c.d.s, the long message with good content on the continuing campaign, including "Been marching every day through an impossible country, all the villages deserted & no guides or fodder for animals to be got. We march tomorrow to Singoung but hear a report that Ngapoh has been taken & Deedes went out there .... only two fellows wounded, one private RB & Capt. Jones Madras Cav. We had some rotten fighting the first five days & were bothered by being fired into at dinner, breakfast etc .....one thing is certain we made no impression on the Dacos....".
First Opium War. 1842 (June 4/5) Entire letter from Major Philip Anstruther, Madras Artillery, written on the "Ship Rustomjee Cowarjee at anchor off Rugged Islands" (Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China), addressed to J.A Anstruther at Rajamundry, the address panel endorsed "China Expedition Letter Free". Handstamped boxed "MADRAS / SHIP LETTER / 12 Novem / Bearing 9as" and backstamped boxed "RAJAMUNDRY / Bearing" (Nov 21), carried free of charge to India by Government ship, charged 3a inward ship letter fee and 6a inland postage. Anstruther writes "we are all terribly disgusted at getting no more brevets, poor Penn has commanded in three actions & failed in getting the majority which I got for one. If they don't give me the Lieut Colonelcy as they did Knowles the majority is useless & C.B a mockery .... we are furious about our prize money being so infamously stolen from us ... My heart sinks at seeing such stupid folly as our Generals & Admirals exhibit, here we are fully sufficient to bang all China, & because more men are coming they wont even attack Woosung till all have joined. It is likely to prolong the war for another year". Major Anstruther was captured by the Chinese in September 1840, who transported him around the country in a wooden cage; he was freed after the British attack on Ningpo in October 1841. A good campaign letter from a noted soldier, ex Sir Percival David (lot 7 in the November 1965 auction of his collection), recipients filing endorsement "From Philip Anstruther going up the Yangtse Aug 1842". Vertical fold, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo on Page 162.
1922-29 Covers comprising 1922-23 commercial covers from Paris franked 1f.40 to Budapest or registered franked 2f.25 to Prague bearing the first type perforated air vignette in blue; 1926 Marseille to Geneva first flight; 1929 first flights from Paris to Stockholm or Corfu, all fine. Also a 1924 Air Union leaflet advertising the London to Paris service. (6).
West Africa. 1923-35 Covers and cards comprising 1923 (May 10) Dakar to Senegal first flight with "MAIRIE DE DAKAR / SENEGAL" cachet; 1925 (Jan 14) Paris to Fort Lamy survey flight flown as far as Niamey with "PAR AVION" cachet and label, backstamped at Niamey (Feb 18) and N'Guigmi (Mar 15); 1925 (Feb 7) Dakar to Paris flight with "PAR AVION / RAID DAKAR PARIS / VIA TOMBOUCTOU / Mission / Lemaitre Arrachart" and circular "AERONAUTIQUE A.O.F / LE COMMANDANT"; 1926 (Oct 23 Bernard and Guilbaud France to Madagascar flight, card flown on the Bamako to Lokoja leg franked 50c with despatch and arrival datestamps, reverse with "VOYAGE AERIEN / FRANCE - MADAGASCAR"; 1935 (Aug 12) Fort Lamy to Paris with "VOIE TRANSSAHARIENNE" and "TRANSPORTE EXCEPTIONNELLEMENT / PAR AVION"; 1935 (Oct 8) Fort Lamy to Belgium with stamps applied upon arrival at Brussels (Dec 1). A scarce group. (6). Photo on Page 162.
French India / China. 1930-38 Covers comprising 1930 (Jan 17) Girier and Weiss Paris to Pondicherry flight (2, one signed by both pilots), 1934 commercial cover to Shanghai franked 7f.50, 1936 (July 10) Canton to France first flight, 1938 Air France Paris to Hong Kong first flight via Hanoi. (5). Photo on Page 168.
1894-95 1d Postal Stationery postcards, the first from Elmina to the USA, written by Samuel B. Bampoe concerning English and Gold Coast stamps sent to the addressee; the second card from the Cape Coast Post Office to Samuel B. Bampoe, Postal Clerk, Elmina, "Have duly received the Letter Bill and dozen Way Bill Forms No 98 for Overland Conveyance of Ocean Mails as requested". An interesting pair. (2).
Portsmouth. 1765 (Oct 4) and 1709 (Sep 21) Entire letters from Antigua to Wells, the first "p. Capt. Tovey Q.D.C" with "PORTSMOUTH /SHIP. LRE" (S1); the second addressed care of John Tudway, Tin-Man at Charing Cross, London "By the Snow Planter, Captn Wolf Q.D.C" with an exhibition quality strike of "PORTSMOUTH / SHIP LRE" (S2) and a "7/DE" Bishop Mark, both ship letters used a year earlier than previously recorded. (2). Photo on Page 6.
Copenhagen". 1916 (Jan 4/7) Covers with enclosed letters both sent in the first week of service as a hospital ship, a stampless cover from Army P.O 2 at Rouen with violet boxed "HOSPITAL SHIP / S.S "Copenhagen"" on reverse, and a cover posted at Southampton franked 1d with red boxed "R.A.M.C / HOSPITAL SHIP" on the front. Also a postcard of the ship, and a card of H.M.H.S "St Denys" written from the "Copenhagen" at Southampton. Two very scarce cachets. (4). Photo on Page 24.
1911 (Feb 18) Allahabad First Aerial Post, cover with embossed "Patiala State Band" flap, addressed to Germany with QV 2a6p cancelled by the special pictorial Aerial Post handstamp in magenta, Allahabad backstamp, signed by Stephen Smith. Unusually fine, uncommon with a QV stamp. Photo on Page 182.
1911 (Feb 18) Allahabad First Aerial Post, registered cover to Indore franked KEVII 5r tied by the special pictorial Aerial Post handstamp in magenta with a second strike on the front, reverse with a registration label bearing boxed "R / ALLAHABAD" and datestamps of Allahabad and Indore. Fine and a rare high franking, additional strikes of the Aerial Post handstamp usually only applied to privileged mail items with the handstamp in black and to highly franked covers bearing rupee value stamps. Photo on Inside Back Cover.
1911 (Feb 18) Allahabad First Aerial Post, cover addressed to "J.E.H Bostock, Exhibition Engineer, Allahabad" franked KEVII 3p and 6a pairs tied by the special pictorial Aerial Post handstamp in magenta, reverse with registration label handstamped boxed "R / ALLAHABAD" and datestamps of Allahabad and "UNITED PROVINCES EXHIBITION / CAMP" (Feb 20). The Exhibition c.d.s rare on flown covers, very few such items being addressed to the exhibition. Photo on Page 186.
1920 (Jan 23) Karachi to Bombay experimental air service, registered cover carried on the first flight with 3p block of four, 1½a and 8a cancelled by the Karachi Air Post datestamps, unusually signed by the pilot F/O R. Ivelaw Chapman, a little staining. Very few covers from this service were pilot signed.
1927 (Jan - May) Basra - Cairo air service, covers to England (6) or Switzerland all with boxed "AIR MAIL SERVICE / BASRA - CAIRO / (KARACHI G.P.O)" applied across some of the stamps, two carried on the first flight from Karachi on January 15th, six covers with the cachet in red, a cover of 1st February with the cachet applied in black in error. (7).
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