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Auction: 20035 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 3301

Cape of Good Hope
Covers and Cancellations
Military Mail
1863 sailor's envelope to the Isle of Wight, headed "James Moris Seaman, H.M.S. Narcissus, Simons Bay Cape G. Hope", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing GB 1d. tied by unclear numeral obliterator, showing light "paid/devonport/cape packet" c.d.s. (25.9) in red alongside and, on reverse, London and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope a little soiled

provenance:
Bill Hart

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Sold for
£600

Starting price
£320