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  • Lot# : 1256 India

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    Catalogue# : 69
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    (Dec 7): Early incoming cover to Captain H. B. Elliot of the Sapper's & Miner's attached to the 'Field Force, Abyssinia', franked at Officer's rate by India 1866 4 a. green tied by Bangalore duplex and manuscript 'Stamped'. Reverse with Bombay transit (Dec 11) and fine strike of FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA datestamp 29 DE 67 in red. This cover is mentioned in Sciaky on page 41 as one of two recorded arriving at Zulla prior to 1868. Minor vertical bend to the left of adhesive otherwise a fine and very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold