Lot 323
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cover 1899 envelope to Antwerp with printed "EXPÉDITION ANTARCTIQUE/BELGE" at top left, bearing Chile 1885 rouletted 10c. orange cancelled by Magallanes c.d.s. and showing arrival d.s. (27.4) on reverse. The envelope (some faults) is addressed by the leader of the Expedition, Adrien de Gerlache de Gomery. Also two 1947 commemorative cards. Very rare. Photo
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus bu… Read more Antarctica 1897-99 Belgian Expedition
cover 1899 envelope to Antwerp with printed "EXPÉDITION ANTARCTIQUE/BELGE" at top left, bearing Chile 1885 rouletted 10c. orange cancelled by Magallanes c.d.s. and showing arrival d.s. (27.4) on reverse. The envelope (some faults) is addressed by the leader of the Expedition, Adrien de Gerlache de Gomery. Also two 1947 commemorative cards. Very rare. Photo

Details
cover 1899 envelope to Antwerp with printed "EXPÉDITION ANTARCTIQUE/BELGE" at top left, bearing Chile 1885 rouletted 10c. orange cancelled by Magallanes c.d.s. and showing arrival d.s. (27.4) on reverse. The envelope (some faults) is addressed by the leader of the Expedition, Adrien de Gerlache de Gomery. Also two 1947 commemorative cards. Very rare. Photo
Provenance
Dudley Styles, 1993
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.