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Auction: 8029 - Soldiers' Rates of the BE - Gerald Sattin Collection
Lot: 10

Bechuanaland The Warren Expedition 1885 (16 Mar.) envelope "From Trooper A. Sopper Methuen´s Horse (SA)" On Active Service Stamps not procurable to England, countersigned by the Commanding Officer indicating that the letter was sent from Mogopeltze, Griqualand East, bearing Cape 1d. red (defective at top) cancelled with Cape Town d.s. (18.3) in transit, "barkly/g.w." c.d.s. alongside, the reverse with Cape Town (18.3) and London (8.4) c.d.s. Scarce and attractive. Photo Estimate £ 1,000-1,200

Sold for
£700