1904 (20 Feb.) envelope ("SNAE" coloured flag on flap) to Scotland, bearing Argentina 15c. pair (light foxing) cancelled by superb "ORCADOS DEL SUD/DISTRITO 24 (GALLEGOS)" c.d.s. and, at left, "SCOTTISH NATIONAL/ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION" and oval-framed "IFFICINA METEOROLOGICA/ARMS/ARGENTINA" cachet, all struck in violet. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1173

Spink London

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4 March 1998

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Lot 506

1904 (20 Feb.) envelope (''SNAE'' coloured flag on flap) to Scotland, bearing Argentina 15c. pair (light foxing) cancelled by superb ''ORCADOS DEL SUD/DISTRITO 24 (GALLEGOS)'' c.d.s. and, at left, ''SCOTTISH NATIONAL/ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION'' and oval-framed ''IFFICINA METEOROLOGICA/ARMS/ARGENTINA'' cachet, all struck in violet. Photo

Price realised

GBP 1,150

Estimate

GBP 1,400 - GBP 1,800

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1904 (20 Feb.) envelope ("SNAE" coloured flag on flap) to Scotland, bearing Argentina 15c. pair (light foxing) cancelled by superb "ORCADOS DEL SUD/DISTRITO 24 (GALLEGOS)" c.d.s. and, at left, "SCOTTISH NATIONAL/ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION" and oval-framed "IFFICINA METEOROLOGICA/ARMS/ARGENTINA" cachet, all struck in violet. Photo
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