1885 (Apr 9) envelope from the Wilson correspondence from the British Army Post Office in Suakin, with GB 1881 1d lilac die II pair and 1884 1/2d slate-blue tied by "BRITISH ARMY POST OFFICE / EGYPT" cds, reverse with Swindon Station and Fairford arrival cds, very fine. (Image)

Alexandria. 1856 (Mar 24) envelope to Ireland with blue Alexandria despatch cds and "PAID / AT / ALEXANDRIA" crown circle ds, rated "1/-", London transit, reverse with green Cork arrival double arc ds, some toning and trivial imperfections, scarce with only 24 recorded by us, with this example the only crown circle ds from Egypt sent to Ireland; ex Beaver Creek and Pearmund. (Image)

Suez. 1868 (Mar 14) incoming envelope to Ceylon from the British Post Office in Suez, Egypt, with two GB 6d tied by "B02" numerals with despatch cds below, undelivered and forwarded to Dimbula, with "UNPAID" cds of Calle MR 31, Colombo AP 1 and Dimbula AP 2 arrival, ms "1d" charge for redirection, very fine and surely a unique combination; signed Greg Todd. (Image)