British warship military boat postcard 1904 White Ensign Madrid to Uruguay du...

Item Specifics

Country

Uruguay

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Carefully selected from a vast collection, this original 1904 postcard is an exceptional item for collectors of naval, postal history, and Latin American themes. It uniquely combines three key aspects that make it highly attractive:

1️ Philatelic: Mailed from Madrid with a 1d red Spanish stamp, this postcard was taxed upon arrival in Uruguay and received a boxed ‘T’ due marking along with the rare "OFICINA DE TASA" handstamp — an official tax office marking seldom seen on postcards to South America. Addressed to Montevideo, the postal history value is outstanding.

2️ Aesthetic: The sepia photographic view shows a Spanish battleship or armored cruiser — likely from the España-class or similar — flying naval signal flags while anchored. It belongs to the Marinas series, edited by M. de A., Madrid, and catalogued as Série 104/3.

3️ Social: Dated 16 April 1904, the handwritten message carries a personal tone of affection, sent to a student in Montevideo. The juxtaposition of military imagery with sentimental civilian correspondence deepens the cultural and historical relevance.

This rare blend of Spanish naval photography, taxed transatlantic mail, and Uruguayan destination makes it ideal for Open Class exhibits, or thematic collections on warships, maritime history, or postal due markings.

 

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OpenPhilately (2287)

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04/08/2016

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Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

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Worldwide

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