cover 1932 (7 June) "Athos II" experimental service "Via Saigon - Marseilles" to London, addressed to "Lady Shepherd" the envelope bears Hong Kong 2c., 4c. and 8c. (2) cancelled by "YOKOHAMA A MARSEILLES NO.1" c.d.s. plus French Indo-China 10c., 21c. and $1 tied by Saigon c.d.s., the cover also bears "Par Avion" air mail etiquette and part strike of "ATHOS II" with Marseilles and Paris backstamps. A rare cover, only fifteen carried. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1269

1269

cover 1932 (7 June) "Athos II" experimental service "Via Saigon - Marseilles" to London, addressed to "Lady Shepherd" the envelope bears Hong Kong 2c., 4c. and 8c. (2) cancelled by "YOKOHAMA A MARSEILLES NO.1" c.d.s. plus French Indo-China 10c., 21c. and $1 tied by Saigon c.d.s., the cover also bears "Par Avion" air mail etiquette and part strike of "ATHOS II" with Marseilles and Paris backstamps. A rare cover, only fifteen carried. Photo

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cover 1932 (7 June) "Athos II" experimental service "Via Saigon - Marseilles" to London, addressed to "Lady Shepherd" the envelope bears Hong Kong 2c., 4c. and 8c. (2) cancelled by "YOKOHAMA A MARSEILLES NO.1" c.d.s. plus French Indo-China 10c., 21c. and $1 tied by Saigon c.d.s., the cover also bears "Par Avion" air mail etiquette and part strike of "ATHOS II" with Marseilles and Paris backstamps. A rare cover, only fifteen carried. Photo