
Lot
1018
(San Francisco) San Francisco 1906 Earthquake, cover without postage endorsed "From San Francisco" at top right and canceled by "San Francisco, Cal., Apr 23, 1906" duplex to Horsham, England, "N.Y./T" circular handstamp crossed out and purple "To Be Delivered Free. Lpool 10/5/06" straightline, Horsham (5.11) arrival backstamp; cover creasing and wear, otherwise Very Fine and rare earthquake cover use abroad. Estimate $300 - 400.
The San Francisco earthquake hit at 5:12AM on April 18th, 1906. The Post Office survived the quake and allowed mail to be sent postage free to help expedite news from the now devastated city.
Realized: $1,600