
1911 (16 Dec.) Expedition envelope registered to Hamburg, sent by Filchner, the expedition
leader, bearing Falkland Islands 1904-12 21⁄2d. (2) tied by “SOUTH/GEORGIA” double-ring d.s., and “DEUTSCHE/SÜDPOLAR EXPEDITION” label in red tied by very fine “Polarschiff
Deutschland/Súd=Geeorgien/Grytviken/10. Dezember 1911” four line cachet in violet; the envelope with flap missing. A very rare and most attractive Expedition cover
Estimate £5,000-6,000
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