1852 (Nov 21) Entire letter written from Suez to England, prepaid 1/8 with "ALEXANDRIA" double arc datestamp and red "PAID / AT / ALEXANDRIA" crowned circle, reverse with Malta disinfection cachet. A little soiled, vertical fold and minor edge faults, still a good strike of this scarce crowned circle. S.G. £3,250. Photo on Page 162. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1081
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1882 (Sep 15) Stampless cover with enclosed letter from Capt A.E Sandbach to his father in Wales, endorsed "active service no stamps available" with "BRITISH ARMY POST OFFICE / EGYPT" c.d.s, handstruck "T" and "2½" charge mark, slit for disinfection. The enclosed letter is written from Tel-el-Kebir the day after the battle, and describes the advance from Mahuta to Kassassin and the battle, which Sandbach "thoroughly enjoyed". A fine campaign cover and letter. Photo on Page 162. (Image1)
