Los 8164
1866: Part paid cover from Altenburg to Soerabaja, Netherlands Indies (Steudemann correspondence) endorsed 'frco. Triest Überlandspost' in manuscript, franked by 1863 3 ngr. deep yellow-brown (2 examples) each tied by '11' numeral obliterators with corresponding ALTENBURG datestamp (May 21) below. '1/-' British tax in manuscript on front with British P.O. single ring datestamp of Alexandria (June 2) in black and SINGAPORE transit cds (June 28) in black. Reverse with Triest transit (May 24) and Soerabaja arrival cds (July 6) in red with '20' Neths Indies due in manuscript. A superb and rare cover to a most unusual destination. Certs. Pröschold (1988), Vaatz (2016).
Albert Steudemann (1842-unknown) was a German pharmacist. On his second trip to the Far East he settled down in Soerabaja, soon got a wealthy person. When he was older he returned back to Germany and was dedicated in many charity actions. Furthermore Steudemann was a passionate 'Skat' card player and donated a fountain in Altenburg 1897, called 'Skatbrunnen'.
