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Lot# 542 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 542 Transvaal

    Recess by Bradbury Wilkinson, perf. 14, 14½ 1878/80: 6 d. olive-black, single example used on 1879 Soldier's Letter to Ironbridge, Shropshire, endorsed "From No. 19/200 Corporal J.J. Bailey, H.M. 80th Regiment" (Staffordshire Volunteers) and countersigned by Commanding Officer at lower left; the adhesive tied by "11" numeral in black applied in Utrecht (as attributed by Dr. Drysdall). Reverse with Durban transit cds (Nov 14) and Ironbridge arrival (Dec 28). The cover (from a correspondence of 8 letters, most of which were franked by Natal adhesives from Zululand, ex Robson collection) with a few small opening tears but very scarce: it is unclear why Corporal Bailey chose a 6d. adhesive when a 1d. would have sufficed. rnNote: The 80th fought at the British defeats at both Isandhlwana and Itombi River.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF