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Lot# 5756 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5756 Sudan

    Military Mail 1885/95: Small selection with Great Britain 1883 ½ d. slate and 2½ d. used on piece with BRITISH ARMY POST OFFICE code A datestamps, single 1883 5 d. green with same datestamp; 1899 5 m. rose used on 'Army of Occupation' cover tied SIDI GABER cds, 1901 countersigned 5 m. red postal stationery envelope used from Cairo at concession rate, March 2, 1898 Sudan 1 pi. envelope with exhausting letter from Soldier, marching 87 miles in four days, struck with Halfa cds of transit ten days later, used to UK. Condition varies but a scarce group (6 items).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF