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Auction: 19045 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 880

Sudan
Early Campaigns
1897-98 Reconquest of Sudan, Nile Expedition
1898 (8 July) soldier's envelope "From 3746 Pte. J Arynor E Coy" and "Nile Expedition" from Darmali to England, bearing 5m. with S.P.S. datestamp in blue with a further strike at lower left, Wadi Halfa, Alexandria and Nottingham datestamps on reverse; a scarce cover from this short-lived post office which was only open from March-November 1898. Also 1898 (Aug.) soldier's envelope (faults) from "Pte. W. Garner C Coy. Rifle Brigade, Atbara, Egypt" to Uxbridge and redirected to Ealing, bearing 5m. with S.P.S. datestamp with a further strike on face, various transit datestamps on reverse

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Estimate
£200 to £250

Starting price
£140