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Lot# 1067 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 1067 Bulgaria

    Crimean War 1854 (July 26): Soldier's entire letter written from Varna to Cork, Ireland struck with blue-green POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY datestamp (July 30) on reverse and rated '3' (pence) in manuscript, mailed via Marseilles. Cork arrival cds in red (Aug 10) and locally readdressed with CASTLETOWNROCHE straight line in blue and eventual 'Mallow' arrival cds (Aug 16) in red. A fine and unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold