By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
lot # 23 - u.s. postal history eastern express
Adams Express Co., Philadelphia, black on red label on cover from Deggendorf, Bavaria to Hollidaysburg, Pa. ca. 1890; homemade canvas envelope originally containing photographic material (probably film, owing to the black-out nature of the envelope), sent by Parcel Post within Bavaria, then by private ship to Philadelphia and by private express companies to Hollidaysburg; Deggendorf half-round datestamp and Bavarian Parcel Post & Adams labels on front, partial unidentified shipping agent label on reverse, Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400
A very rare example of a transatlantic parcel cover.
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