Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

S.S "Hungarian". 1860 (July 6) Ambulance envelope with the printed heading "SAVED FROM THE WRECK OF THE HUNGARIAN / RE-DIRECTED", addressed to Hamilton, N.Y with a USA 3c tied by blue Chicago c.d.s. The only example of this special printed ambulance cover recorded, a few faults to the reverse, the front fine. This was the first time an ambulance envelope was printed for mail from a specific wreck, such a practice only occurring on three further occasions. A remarkable item. Ex Woolfe. Photo included on Inside Front Cover.
Suggested price: £ 2,000-2,400