£100
S.S "Cairo". 1905 (Feb 27) Picture postcard from London to Alexandria franked 1d, handstamped violet "SAUVE DU NAUFRAGE DU "CAIRO" / SAVED FROM THE WRECK OF S.S "CAIRO"", with an Alexandria c.d.s (Mar 6). The "Cairo" ran ashore at the entrance to the port of Alexandria on March 6th, cargo and mails being swept into the sea. An unusually fine card dealt with at Alexandria on the day of the wreck, illustrated by Hoggarth & Gwynn. Photo on Page 24.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
26.4% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
22.80% inc VAT*
