cover 1849 (29 June) soldier's letter to London, correctly endorsed and countersigned, showing very fine oval framed "GENERAL POST OFFICE/(crown)/CAPETOWN" and black London handstruck "2", both on address panel; some slight staining or soiling, lower flap with damage and paper tape repair though still attractive and rare. Photo | Christie's

Lot 223

223

cover 1849 (29 June) soldier's letter to London, correctly endorsed and countersigned, showing very fine oval framed "GENERAL POST OFFICE/(crown)/CAPETOWN" and black London handstruck "2", both on address panel; some slight staining or soiling, lower flap with damage and paper tape repair though still attractive and rare. Photo

Cape of Good Hope

cover 1849 (29 June) soldier's letter to London, correctly endorsed and countersigned, showing very fine oval framed "GENERAL POST OFFICE/(crown)/CAPETOWN" and black London handstruck "2", both on address panel; some slight staining or soiling, lower flap with damage and paper tape repair though still attractive and rare. Photo

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cover 1849 (29 June) soldier's letter to London, correctly endorsed and countersigned, showing very fine oval framed "GENERAL POST OFFICE/(crown)/CAPETOWN" and black London handstruck "2", both on address panel; some slight staining or soiling, lower flap with damage and paper tape repair though still attractive and rare. Photo