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Auction: 1027 - Autumn Collector's Series
Lot: 754

Bermuda Covers and Cancellations Military Mail 1883 (5 Dec.) soldier´s envelope to Brisbane, Queensland, headed "From No. 244 Corporal C.R. Halerow D Company 27th Regt.", signed by the Commanding Officer, Major E.R. Bromhead, bearing 1865 1d. rose-red clearly tied by fine St. Georges "2" duplex and showing arrival datestamp (18.2.84) on reverse; the face panel with partial soiling. A rare cover to a most unusual destination. Photo Estimate £ 3,000-4,000 Note: The cover is signed by Major E.R. Bromhead who had, the previous year, been involved in the battles of the Egyptian campaign where he was awarded, by the Khedive, the 4th Class Order of the Osmanieh. provenance: Gerald Sattin, May 2004

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