Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

1901 (Dec 17) Cover with "DISCOVERY ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1901" crest depicting a penguin on the flap, bearing N.Z 1d tied by Christchurch c.d.s, addressed in the handwriting of Captain Scott to his sister Mrs Ellison Macartney in London. Torn through the crest with a piece (mainly from the flap) torn out upon opening and rejoined. A scarce cover from Scott sent four days before the "Discovery" left Lyttelton. Photo on Page 7.
Suggested price: £ 500-600