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  • Lot# : 10 Afghanistan

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    2nd Afghan War 1880 (March 26): 1½ anna postal stationery card up-rated with further India ½ a. blue written from Gandamak and mailed to Dublin, Ireland; cancelled by clear strike of "F. No. 16" eight bar handstamp (recorded but not seen by Proud, and dated five months before the supposed example). Clear GANDAMAK datestamp at left and Bombay transit (April 3) alongside. Interesting content "No news from the Regiment since they went to Jagdallak but there is every possibility of their returning as the Forces have again been redistributed and we are to form a portion of the Safed Sang permanent Garrison during the hot weather with detachments at Rezabad and Fort Battaye...". Unique and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF