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LotNo.

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CatNo.

Lot Description

2862

Afghanistan, 1873 (Feb.), small native cover, franked with cut to shape 1 Sanar dated 1288, Plate IV, position. 5 (Scott 6, SG 7), tied by tear cancel and octagonal Jhelum receiver in red. Pindoadunkhan FE 18/73 transit in black with partial strike in green 'PESHAWUR CITY (REC'G) HOUSE/ FE 15. Lowe illustrates a similar strike from Kurrachee which is a Railway cancel and mentions use at Peshawar and Aurangabad. (RL Asia, p.517 (34)). Cover apparently traveled to the Afghan Post Office in Peshawar with only Afghan postage. No indication of postage due except for indistinct black triangle which appears to show the word 'Pay'. Interesting cover which needs research.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

2863

Afghanistan, 1873 (Feb. 27), small native cover from Bhera to Peshawar, franked with 1 Shahi dated 1290 (1873), Plate VI, position. 11. (Scott 10, SG 12) with oily reddish cancel and tear cancel. Bhera, Jhelum, Rawalpindi transits and Peshawar receiver all on one side. Traces of barred cancel shows where Indian stamp has been removed. Cover with small tears, faults, some reinforced by Scotch tape which has caused several tape stains. Still, a scarce cover.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

2864

Afghanistan, 1874, small cover from Kabul to Tashkurghan, with enclosure franked with cut to shape 1 Shahi dated 1290 (1874), Plate VII D, position. 12, tied sabre and tear cancels. On the address side, is notation, 'Postage paid Kabul City' plus mystical sabre and cross and '691' safe passage invocation. Beneath the stamp is the 'tikat Kabul' notation, signed Holcombe with his notes, and with 1987 Dietrich photo certificate.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

2865

Afghanistan, 1874-76, letter from Kabul to Tashkurghan, very fragile and opened out for display, franked with cut to shape 1 Shahi dated 1290 (1873), Plate VII C, position. 9, tied manuscript. Kabul sabre cancel and tear cancel. Beneath the stamp is manuscript 'tikat Kabul' confirming Kabul origin. On address side is sabre and cross with mystical number '691' repeated for safe passage (part of left numeral torn away when cover was opened), 1987 Dietrich photo certificate.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

2866

Afghanistan, 1878 (Nov. 11), Second Afghan War, printed regimental soldier's envelope from Kohat to Banchory, Scotland, franked India 8 pies tied Kohat duplex cancel from No. 1583 Corp. W. Cameron, passed by J. Brownlow, Lt. Col. Commanding 72nd Highrs. The 72nd (Duke of Albany's Own) were part of the Kurram Valley Field Force at Fort Kurram and were involved in the First Campaign in Afghanistan.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

2867

Afghanistan, 1879 (Mar. 5), Second Afghan War, cover from Rawalpindi to Jellalabad, franked with India ½a blue, which is tied by Rawalpindi "L" duplex, March 5; addressed to James Napier, 10th Royal Hussars, 1st Division Peshawar Force in Jellalabad, manuscript note at top reading "Received at Jellalabad 7.3.79"; backflap small faults from rough opening, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400

Following the capture of Fort Ali Masjid on November 21, 1878 and the forcing of the Khyber Pass, Lieutenant-General Sir Sam Browne's Peshawar Valley Field Force had occupied Jalalabad, 70 miles east of Kabul, on December 20, 1878. The British waited there throughout the early months of 1879 for the new Amir, Yakub Khan, to accept their peace terms. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

2868

Afghanistan, 1879 (Mar. 6), Second Afghan War, cover from Rawalpindi to Jellalabad, franked with India ½a blue, which is tied by Rawalpindi "L" duplex, March 6; addressed to James Napier, 10th Royal Hussars, 1st Division Peshawar Force in Jellalabad, manuscript note at top reading "Received at Jellalabad 8.3.79"; backflap small faults from rough opening, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400

Following the capture of Fort Ali Masjid on November 21, 1878 and the forcing of the Khyber Pass, Lieutenant-General Sir Sam Browne's Peshawar Valley Field Force had occupied Jalalabad, 70 miles east of Kabul, on December 20, 1878. The British waited there throughout the early months of 1879 for the new Amir, Yakub Khan, to accept their peace terms. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

2869

Afghanistan, 1879 (Apr. 7), Second Afghan War, cover from Rawalpindi to Fatehabad, franked with India ½a blue, which is tied by Rawalpindi "L" duplex, Apr. 7; addressed to James Napier, 10th Royal Hussars, 1st Division, Cavalry Brigade, Peshawar Field Force, manuscript note at top reading "Received at Fatehabad 10.4.79", Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300

After a British victory at Fatehabad on April 2, 1879, Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Browne's forces occupied Gandamak, and Yakub Khan decided to negotiate with the British. As known the main British negotiator was Major Cavagnari, who was eventually appointed British Envoy to Kabul, where he was massacred on September 3, 1879, and an atrocity that sparked the renewal of hostilities. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

2870

Afghanistan, 1879 (June 8), Second Afghan War, cover from Muree to Peshawar, franked with India ½a blue, which is tied by Muree"L" duplex, June 8; addressed to James Napier, 10th Royal Hussars, Cavalry Brigade, 1st Division Peshawar Field Force, manuscript note at top reading "Received at Hum Singh 10.6.79", backstamped receiving postmark; backflap small faults from rough opening, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400

The Treaty of Gandamak signed in May 1879, officially ended the first phase of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. As a consequence the Peshawar Valley Field Force withdrew from Gandamak through Khyber to Peshawar in June. However on September 30, 1879, the British Envoy Major Cavagnari and his escort arrived at Kabul, where they were massacred, and causing a second phase of the Second Afghan War. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

2871

Afghanistan, 1879 (July 31), Second Afghan War, incoming cover from Malvern, Great Britain to Sitapur, from the Sandbach correspondence franked GB 6d. grey Plate 16 tied Malvern duplex. Addressed to Sandbach, Royal Artillery / I Battery/ 5th Brigade/Sitapur/Bengal. Re-directed to Hazara Mountain Battery/Lundi Kotal. On reverse, 'SEA POST OFFICE/F/AUG 8'; 'Sitapur' and '1 Dely. Sitapur/AUG 22' c.d.s. plus boxed 'REDIRECTED' and Landi Kotal Aug. 27 c.d.s. Usual manuscript. 'Answered' on front. Small tear at top does not detract.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

2872

Afghanistan, 1879 (Aug. 22), Second Afghan War, cover from Ali Khail to Peshawar, India ½a. postal envelope cancelled by barred 'F No. 12' Type K3 killer cancel used by the Kurram Valley Field Force at Ali Khail on the first day of use, 22.8.79. Addressed in three languages. Letter enclosed. On reverse, 'FIELD P.O./Aug 22/No. 12' c.d.s. (this was put into used 19.8.79), plus 'Peshawar 2 DEL./AUG 26' receiver.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

2873

Afghanistan, 1879 (Oct. 9), Second Afghan War, cover from Deoli to London, England, franked with India 4a. and pair of ½a tied Deoli duplex and pen strokes. Long double page letter describing delays in marching, other news, viz. '…I have been given the appt. as adj't of the Behar Mounted Volunteers and have accepted it on condition that if the Reg't is ordered on active service I may be permitted to rejoin at once…I heard from (Gen'l. Massy) the other day - they are now in sight of Cabul & will I hope give a good acct of the wretches who murdered poor Cavagnari…' The British Resident in Kabul, Sir Louis Cavagnari and his escort, had been massacred on Sept. 3 inside the Residency after an 8 hour siege by mutinous Afghan troops.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

2874

Afghanistan, 1879 (Oct. 16), Second Afghan War, incoming cover from Chatham, England, addressed to H. Martin Sandbach, Royal Artillery, Hazara Mn. Battery, Sitapur, India. Sitapur crossed out, re-addressed Cawnpore which is also crossed out. Re-directed tp Peshawur Valley Field Force. On reverse, 2 boxed 'REDIRECTED' marks with Sea Post Office, Sitapur and Cawnpore transits. Cover franked with vertical pair of GB 3d. rose Plate 20, tied Chatham duplex cancels. Ms. 'Answered', as on all Sandbach correspondence.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) (Image2)

Suggested Bid $250-350
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

2875

Afghanistan, 1879 (Nov. 16), Second Afghan War, small Kabul Field Force native cover, franked with India ½a. blue tied K1 killer cancel; alongside is a VF 'FIELD P.O./NOV 16' c.d.s. This is FPO 12, Type D3, used from Oct. 15, 1879 to Feb. 10, 1880. This cover was cancelled on the second day of use at Kabul by the 1st Division, Kabul Field Force. '1 Dely PESHAWAR/NOV 18' arrival c.d.s. Additional sabre and cross/691 mystical markings (In the Name of God, the Gracious and Magnificent') also on front.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

2876

Afghanistan, 1879 (Dec. 18), Second Afghan War, incoming cover from Abergele, Great Britain, from the Sandbach correspondence addressed to Capt. Sandbach, Royal Artillery, Hazara Mountain Battery, 2nd Khyber Division, Kabul Field Force, Afghanistan. Endorsed 'Via Brindisi' and 'India' at left. Franked with GB 6d. grey Plate 16 tied Abergele duplex cancel. On reverse, 'SEA POST OFFICE/B/Dec. 26' transit. Cover with small edge faults. Usual manuscript. 'Answered' as on most of this correspondence.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

2877

Afghanistan, 1880 (Jan. 15), Second Afghan War, incoming cover from Great Britain, franked with GB 6d.grey Plate 16, endorsed 'Via Brindisi' top left and addressed to a Major in the 2nd Punjaub Cavalry/Kandahar Field Force/India. On reverse, a weak SEA POST OFFICE JAN 28 transit and CANDHAR/FEB 16 receiver. The 2nd was to distinguish itself in April at the battle of Achmed Khal.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

2878

Afghanistan, 1880 (Jan. 20), Second Afghan War, Indian 1½a postal card to London, cancelled by oval of nine parallel bars framing the letter "T" (Travelling Post Office obliterator), "T.P.O. MAIL AGENT-TUNDLA" Jan. 20 double circle & Bombay Jan. 23 circular datestamp, manuscript inscription reading "Via Brindisi", Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400

With the resumption of hostilities resulting from the murder of Sir. Louis Cavagnari, many troops had to be recalled and new units drafted-in from all over India. Of importance is the part of the text of this postcard in which the writter mentions "Kabul" and the "Front". (Image) (Image2)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

2879

Afghanistan, 1880 (Jan. 23), Second Afghan War, incoming cover from England, franked with Queen Victoria 6d wing margin stamp, and tied by Chatman "173" duplex, Jan. 23, 1880; addressed to H. Martin Sandbach Esq. Royal Artillery, Hazara Mountain Battery, 2nd Div. Kabul Field Force; manuscript "Answered" also on front, backstamped dispatch & Sea Post Office postmarks, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

2880

Afghanistan, 1880 (Jan. 29), Second Afghan War, incoming cover from England, franked with QV 6d stamp, and tied by Taunton "77" duplex, Jan. 29, 1880; addressed to Major F. Lance, 2nd Punjab Cavalry, Kandahar Field Force in India; manuscript at top reading "Via Brindisi", backstamped Sea Post Office & Candahar postmarks; backflap small faults from rough opening, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

2881

Afghanistan, 1880 (Feb. 27), Second Afghan War, soldier's cover, addressed to a Mrs. Willock c/o Major Finch/Royal Horse Artillery/Dilkoosha/Oudh. On reverse, 'FIELD P.O. (No.12) date stamp. Dilkosha Mar 7 receiver on front.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)

Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction