Lot 19
France: 1892 envelope from France to...

Stamps and Postal History of the World | 5938
Auction: 22 November 2022 at 00:00 GMT
£450
Description
France: 1892 envelope from France to Bethlehem USA, carried by the ''S.S. Spree'', whilst en route through the Atlantic the propeller shaft broke; water flooded the hold and the ship was towed by ''S.S. Lake Huron'' to Queenstown, Ireland, stamps floated off save one which has been reattached, reverse bearing stylographic label affixed by the New York Post Master, very scarce.

