Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

1908 (Feb 3) Two long covers with "BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1907" printed on the flap, with KEVII Land 1d tied by the Antarctic c.d.s (used at the expedition’s base at Cape Royds), addressed to D. Robertson or J.C Williamson, both officials at the G.P.O Wellington, carried back on the "Nimrod" and backstamped at Lyttelton (Mar 7). The Williamson cover with some severe silverfish damage, the Robertson cover with two light vertical folds (one a little torn at top) but otherwise fine. These were amongst 47 letters sent by this mail to approved addresses requested by D. Robertson, which clearly included himself! (2). Photo on Page 13.
Suggested price: £ 400-500