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Auction: 13027 - The Collector's series sale
Lot: 1796

Sudan
Covers and Cancellations
1896 (3 June) double rate officers unstamped envelope (250x125mm.) to England, marked "On Active Service. No stamps available. J.F. Burn Murdoch, Kaim, Comg. E. Cavry. Akasheh 3.6.96", showing Wadi Halfa Camp c.d.s. (7.6), boxed "T" and London "5d/f.b./b." tax handstamp and, on reverse, Cairo (14.6) and Sevenoaks (22.6) c.d.s.; the envelope with piece torn away at top and other small faults though a scarce item from the Dongola Campaign

Estimate
£250 to £300