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1873 COVER TO CLARA BARTON FROM TAHITI TO LONDON

동인(東仁)姜海元 2013. 6. 11. 06:17

An 1873 cover addressed to Miss CLARA BARTON in London (arrival cds) franked with Great Britain 1d stamp tied by bold LONDON SW duplex, printed return address of U.S. Consulate ('Te fo...Marite') on flap mostly covered by spectacular embossed gold metallic seal 'UNITED STATES CONSULATE TAHITI'. Carried by diplomatic pouch from Tahiti to London, docketed by Clara Barton '2 letters - last date July 15/73' (includes photocopy of letter from Barton proving docketing is in her hand). Barton had traveled to Europe in 1869 on vacation, but became involved in aiding troops on both sides of the Franco-Prussian War and did not return home until 1873. This letter reached her on her way home. Wonderful diplomatic pouch usage and great Red Cross item. Fine.