U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
November 17-18, 2004

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #1256
FALKLAND ISLANDS
1901, July, small cover sent from New York to Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, missed the addressee (probably with a whaling ship), and returned back "c/o American Consulate, NY"; advertised and finally given up as undeliverable, Sept. 1901Port Stanley cancel on the front along with various service markings including "Received in bad order", not surprising, considering the incredible journey. A great cover for specialist
Envelope
Unsold

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