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Lot# 1542 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1542 Great Britain

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    British Forces in Bulgaria prior to the Crimean Campaign 1854 (June 2): Mourning envelope to "George Evans, Staff Assistant Surgeon, with the Medical Staff, The Eastern Expedition, Scutari, Constantinople, Turkey", franked by 1847/54 Embossed 6 d. deep mauve, touched at top and at base, tied by London numeral obliterator, for double the concessionary rate (above ½ ounce). "Scutari, Constantinople" deleted and replaced by "Varna" in manuscript. A very rare usage of an Embossed adhesive addressed to this Campaign. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold