Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 2901
x Sudan British Military Forces in Egypt and Sudan, 1801 to 1913 The Third Suakin Expedition 1896 Indian Army Postal System 1896 (24 July) uncancelled India 9pi. Soldier´s and Seaman´s envelope from a Sergeant in the Ordnance Department to Bombay, additionally bearing India 1/2a. cancelled by "sawakin" bridge c.d.s., both values show a manuscript "O" underneath indicating that the form of payment was invalid, thus the circular "overland postage/due/a/5" was applied. Most unusual. Photo Estimate £ 400-500
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