Worldwide Stamps and Covers 1865-1903 Issue Covers Forces Mail
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1001
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Forces Mail. 6d Officers Rate. 1856 Cover to England endorsed "June 1 - 56, Bermuda" at the left edge by the writer, a strip of six G.B. 1d reds (Small Crown, perf 16) cancelled upon arrival in London, backstamped "SHIP LETTER" with London and Canterbury datestamps. Closed tear at lower edge, otherwise fine. Unusual and scarce, ex Tucker. Photo on Page 152. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1002
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6d Officers Rate. 1868 (May 8) Cover to Scotland endorsed "From Assist. Surg. Don R.E, Bermuda" and countersigned, a 6d dull purple tied by "B/1" obliterator, "BERMUDA / ST. G / PAID" and red "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" datestamps on the front with red "5" credit to the British Post Office. Part flap missing and a couple of minor tears to upper edge, otherwise fine and attractive. Photo on Page 152. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1003
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1d Soldiers Rate. 1874 (June 2) Cover to Ireland headed "From no 2467 Pte A. Wallace 1/20th Regt", countersigned by the Commanding Officer, a 1d rose-red cancelled "B/1" with oval "ST GEORGES / BERMUDA" datestamp on the front, very minor edge faults, otherwise fine. A rare early 1d concession rate cover, ex Ludington and Sattin. Photo on Page 152. (Image1)
