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Auction: 4001 - British Africa
Lot: 215

Egypt 1882 (31 Aug.) envelope (complete with letter) from Capt. Wilson to his wife in London, bearing G.B. 21/2d. blue Plate 22 with a fine complete strike of the "british.army.post.office/egypt" c.d.s. with code "C", Paddington arrival c.d.s. in red on reverse; the letter contents give details of the campaign and adverse weather conditions that the troops had to endure. A fine and early date of use of this scarce campaign cancellation. (WF). Photo Estimate £ 600-800

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