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Auction: 21135 - The 'Ruby' Collection of Burma Postal History
Lot: 412

(x) Burma
Military Mail
Garrison Mail
1879 (26 Jan.) soldier's envelope to London, headed "From No 5560 Sergt F. Dunkley R.A.", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 9pi. tied by "rangoon c.r.h./r-i/i" duplex (Type KD3; latest recorded date) and showing, on reverse, Rangoon, Calcutta and arrival datestamps; the envelope with horizontal creases which crosses the 9pi., flap missing and a little soiled. A rare stamp on cover

provenance:
Derek Filby, December 2017

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£300 to £400

Starting price
£240