Ref: DR19775
- £225.00
Egypt. (Great Britain). 1873. Envelope addressed to 'Dr. Cunningham, c/o S.S.' "Sarpedon" Suez' bearing Great Britain SG 94, 4d vermilion (plate 13, pair) tied by Paisley/ 277 duplex (struck twice) dated 'Oc 23rd 73', routed via London, endorsed 'via Brindisi' with adjacent British Post Office 'Suez', arrival 'Oct 31.'
The 'S.S.' "Sarpedon" was part of the Blue Funnel Line Ocean Steam Co. commenced by Alfred Holt which in 1864 began sailing from Liverpool to the Far East. The 1st "Sarpedon" sank of Ushant in 1876.
