1934 Antarctica Delayed Mail

Ref: K2712
  • £60.00

1934 cover to Rhode Island, U.S.A. with a Boyd Antarctic Expedition 3c cancelled by a LITTLE AMERICA ANTARCTICA JAN 31 1934 roller canceller. The cover was delayed for a year, possibly due to the postmaster having mental problems, such as a mental breakdown because he couldn't cope with the climate. A three line handstamp 'THIS LETTER HAS BEEN DELAYED FOR ONE YEAR BECAUSE OF DIFFICULTIES IN TRANSPORTATION AT LITTLE AMERICA, ANTARCTICA.' is on the lower left of the cover. A San Francisco MAR 25 1935 transit c.d.s. is on the back.