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Lot# 605 - Auction 265-273

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    Abyssinian Field Force 1868: Cover from Napier's Force to the Commander of the Royal Artillery in Bangalore, Elliot correspondence, endorsed 'via Bombay', franked by India 1866 4 a. green, Die I (Gi 69), tied by "FF" obliterator in black and manuscript "29/3", paying the Officer's rate. Reverse with oily strike of circular "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp in red (April 5), Bombay transit (April 21) and Bangalore arrival cds (April 26). Some moth faults at base of mourning envelope but scarce.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF