Lot #2038 Canada – 1914 Empress of Ireland Five Page Disaster Exhibit. Wonderful exhibit with handsome and scarce material telling the unfortunate philatelic history of the sinking of this Canadian Pacific Liner on May 29, 1914. This story of Canada’s worst peace-time sea disaster unfolds with picture postcards, salvaged mail and very scarce "Ambulance" cover sent from Dead Letter Office, Ottawa. The exhibit is supported by excellent text and supplementary material. (Click on scan to see more.) $1500
Ian says: "The Empress of Ireland holds a special fascination and this Exhibit could likely be expanded into a smashing one-frame competititive entry. It would be nice to see it in a future show. "