Significance

Quinn Collection

Physical description

One page, double-sided letter written on pale green unlined paper (0389.a1), dated 10/08/48 and written at sea on board S.S.Lali. White airmail envelope (0389.b).

Inscriptions & markings

In the top left-hand corner is the ship's company logo - a green flag with a gold 'B' in the centre. Under this is printed S/S "Lali", Stockholm.
Envelope bears five purple 3c, and two red 5c, stamps franked Philadelphia. Post-marked 12 September 1948.