Lot 20204 - World War I cover from Cyprus to London, bearing KEdVII 30pa adhesive, severely damaged by seawater after being carried aboard the S.S. Cosseir, which was sunk by a German U-boat during the war. Recovered from the wreck




Lot 20204 - World War I cover from Cyprus to London, bearing KEdVII 30pa adhesive, severely damaged by seawater after being carried aboard the S.S. Cosseir, which was sunk by a German U-boat during the war. Recovered from the wreck

Cyprus » King Edward VII Issues
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Estimate
600 - 800 CHF
Auction date
Sun 4 Oct 2026 at 13:00 (Europe/Zurich)
9d 13h 51m 29s before bidding ends

Description

World War I cover from Cyprus to London, bearing KEdVII 30pa adhesive, severely damaged by seawater after being carried aboard the S.S. Cosseir, which was sunk by a German U-boat during the war. Recovered from the wreck and subsequently delivered to its intended destination through the Returned Letter Section, London. A dramatic and highly desirable maritime disaster cover illustrating the hazards of wartime mail transport.

Provenance: Photis Themistokleous.

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