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Auction: 19045 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 853

Sudan
Early Campaigns
1884 "Nile Expedition" cartoon illustrated Christmas cards Nos. 1 (minor imperfections), 2 and 3 (photocopy), 1885 (5 Feb.) P.O. Telegram from Cornhill to Penygroes "Khartoum fell on twenty-sixth January supported by treachery. Wilson found it in hands of enemy. Fate of Gordon uncertain", 1885 (10 Feb.) Military Telegraph marked "Korosko" at top and with Field Telegraph "hl" arrival datestamp, mention of "19th. and 107th. to leave here for Suakin with remainder of artillery. It is said 600 Canadian militia will go to England for garrison duty. Sir C. Wilson has arrived at Korti to give details of Khartoum reconnaissance to Lord Wolseley he was rescued from island by Beresford's steamer", later 1898 letter from Charles Beresford in London, two full page size cartoons showing Desert and River Columns, etc. An interesting and unusual group relating to the Expedition

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Sold for
£220

Starting price
£80