cover 1857 (19 Oct.) G.B. 1d. pink postal stationery envelope to England, headed "From Sergeant G. Mitchell, Royal Marines Lt Infantry, Steam Transport Imperador, Singapore" and countersigned by Commanding Officer, the envelope cancelled on arrival at London and showing blue Swanage arrival c.d.s.; the address has been professionally reinstated, nevertheless an attractive and remarkable use of the stationery envelope. Photo | Christie's

Lot 530

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cover 1857 (19 Oct.) G.B. 1d. pink postal stationery envelope to England, headed "From Sergeant G. Mitchell, Royal Marines Lt Infantry, Steam Transport Imperador, Singapore" and countersigned by Commanding Officer, the envelope cancelled on arrival at London and showing blue Swanage arrival c.d.s.; the address has been professionally reinstated, nevertheless an attractive and remarkable use of the stationery envelope. Photo

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cover 1857 (19 Oct.) G.B. 1d. pink postal stationery envelope to England, headed "From Sergeant G. Mitchell, Royal Marines Lt Infantry, Steam Transport Imperador, Singapore" and countersigned by Commanding Officer, the envelope cancelled on arrival at London and showing blue Swanage arrival c.d.s.; the address has been professionally reinstated, nevertheless an attractive and remarkable use of the stationery envelope. Photo