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Auction: 8029 - Soldiers' Rates of the BE - Gerald Sattin Collection
Lot: 66

St. Helena 1860 (26 Feb.) "Soldiers Letter From Gunr J. Dawson, No. 4604 D. Co. 3rd. Battn. Madras Artillery" to Scotland, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and noted as "Commanding Detachment proceeding to England", marked "1" and showing "paid/devonport/cape packet" c.d.s. (1.4) partially overstruck by London Paid c.d.s. (2.4), the reverse showing St. Helena oval d.s. partially overstruck by Glasgow arrival c.d.s. (2.4); the contents headed "Ship "Windsor Castle" off St. Helena" and written by Gunner Dawson whilst on his journey from Bombay to London; face panel a little soiled though a most unusual cover. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000

Sold for
£900