Lot no. 8162

1869: 5 gr. olive-brown, two examples used on 1870 single rate cover (Steudemann correspondence) endorsed 'via Marseilles' to Soerabaja, Java, each tied by neat ALTENBURG datestamp (April 9) in black. Red 'PD' at left and 'Forbach' French entry mark below, reverse with Paris (April 11), Marseille transits and 'Soerabaja' arrival cds (May 25) in red. A fresh and fine cover to an unusual destination. Cert. Mehlmann (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'.