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Lot# 5218 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5218 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Forces 1801 (April 7): Prepaid large part entire letter from John Angell in Guernsey, mailed via London addressed to "Thos. Jos. Rutter, Ordnance Paymaster, Expedition under Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Mediterrannean" with final destination altered to "Rosetta" in manuscript. Struck in transit with circular "FOREIGN OFFICE" despatch in red and manuscript rate "2/8" in red ink, crayon "12" and inked "20" at top right. A very rare incoming entire to this short and successful Campaign.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF