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    1801 (Aug 3): Entire letter written from 'Camp near Rosetta' by Major Donald MacDonald to Lord Gordon in Scotland, struck with fine oval 'Ship Lre. / Crown / PORTSMOUTH' in black, initially charged at '10d.' and altered to '1/4d.' due on delivery (Dec 10). The letter recounts the death of Lt. Col. Gordon from dysentery and the gout. An extremely rare entire from the combined British & Ottoman Forces in Egypt, under General Abercromby, prior to the surrender of Alexandria by General Menou on September 2, 1801.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF