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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 2861

x Sudan British Military Forces in Egypt and Sudan, 1801 to 1913 The Arabi Rebellion 1882 British Army Post Office 1882 (1 Sept.) unstamped "On Her Majesty´s Service" (deleted) envelope (with letter) to London, marked "Egypt Expeditionary Force", showing "london/official/paid" c.d.s. in red and "horse guards/war office" oval handstamp. A most unusual cover having been sent via the War Office rather than through the regular Army Post Office facilities or the Egyptian civilian post office. Photo Estimate £ 400-500

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