Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 5389 - 291.-297. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 5389 Grossbritannien

    Egyptian Campaign 1882: 1 d. pink postal stationery envelope up-rated with 1881 1 d. lilac and 1880 ½ d. green for Officer's rate of 2½ d., mailed to Newport, tied by "BRITISH ARMY POST OFFICE / EGYPT" circular datestamps (Sept 29) in black. Re-addressed upon arrival (Oct 9) to Brecon. Sold together with off cover 1 d. lilac and 1883 2½ d. lilac similarly cancelled. Some aging around perforations on the but a remarkable usage - the sole 1 d. pink usage from this Campaign recorded. Signed Todd AIEP.rnNote: Mailed by Surgeon-Major Thomas Lloyd Barrow, present at the Battle of Tel el-Kebir, awarded Egyptian Medal with clasps and the Khedive's Bronze Star.rnProvenance: Collection Dennis H. Clarke.
    Ausruf : 300,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460,00 CHF