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Auction: 5006 - British Empire
Lot: 1154

Seychelles 1876 Sailor's pink envelope "From Chas. Townsend Ship's Steward/H.M.S. 'Wasp' Seychelles Novr. 4th 1866" to Hampshire, signed by the Commanding Officer and bearing G.B. 1d. Plate 89 cancelled "B5-", Portsmouth arrival c.d.s. for 27 December on reverse; the envelope with two tears at top and some damage to flap. A very rare concessionary rate cover. Photo Estimate £ 1,000-1,200

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