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Auction: 1027 - Autumn Collector's Series
Lot: 753

Bermuda Covers and Cancellations Military Mail 1880 soldier´s envelope to London, headed "From No 1064 Pt H. Simmons", marked "Via New York", signed by the Commanding Officer of the C.B.A.S. Corps, bearing 1865 1d. dull rose (2) clearly tied by Hamilton "1" duplex, showing "h&k pact" c.d.s. (26.12) and, on reverse, red arrival datestamp (27.12); the envelope a fraction soiled and with two small tears at top. A rare and unusual franking of the privilege rate, comprising 1d. soldier´s rate plus 1d. United States transfer charge. Photo Estimate £ 2,500-3,000

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