Lot 283
Falkland Islands SG 25, 35 1896 registered cover to USA




Stamps and Covers of the World Including the Hambledon Collection Part III | S26027
Auction: 17 & 18 November 2026, 10:30 GMT
Description
1896 OHMS registered envelope to New Jersey bearing 1895 2d and 9d, both first printings, each tied by JU 7 cds. Crown registered mark and London transit on front, the reverse with embossed Royal Arms and New York transit (25. 7). Minor creasing due to (obviously heavy) contents, but a rare double-rate franking, apparently 4d postage x 2 plus 2d registration, overpaid 1d. Carried on ‘Memphis’ to Punta Arenas and ‘Orcana’ thence to London. SG 25, 35




