30th International Auction

BESONDERHEITEN - 1940, cover w. stamps fallen off endorsed "Per s.s. Heian Maru". to London/England, s.l. "SALVED FROM THE SEA", from British S.S. Eros Canada-Liverpool posted in Japan early May 1940, "found dama(ged)" paper seal on reverse. - S.S. Eros was torpedoed by U-48 on June 7, 1940, north of Ireland, and was towed in burning condition to nearby Tory island and beached. Its cargo, including war materiall and mail was salvaged. Ship later was salvadged and repaired. Catalog Price 110.00