12 december 2024

With the Wind in Its Sails: A Journey Through the World of Paquebot Mail

For the serious philatelist, there is nothing more fascinating than a piece of postal history that transcends borders—both literally and metaphorically. Paquebot envelopes are precisely such a piece of history. These letters, dispatched from ships drifting on the high seas, not only have a captivating …

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Paquebot mail from Dutch frigate during the Korean War

The printed matter (“Drukwerk”) cover shown here was mailed aboard the frigate Hr. Ms. ”Johan Maurits van Nassau” in January 1953. Its destination was Yokohama, Japan. The frigate was on assignment in Korean waters during the Korean War. Upon the frigate’s arrival on January 22, …

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