cover 1d. rose with two good to large margins, touched on the third, placed sideways and tied by mainly light cancellation on 1862 (14 July) printed soldier's envelope of the 2nd. Battalion, 10th Foot from P.J.C. Woods at King Williams Town to Norfolk, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and showing superb "PAID/DEVONPORT/CAPE-PACKET" c.d.s. alongside London Paid c.d.s. in red; addressee expunged and the envelope with light crease at left affecting the base of the 1d., nevertheless an attractive and rare franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 427

427

cover 1d. rose with two good to large margins, touched on the third, placed sideways and tied by mainly light cancellation on 1862 (14 July) printed soldier's envelope of the 2nd. Battalion, 10th Foot from P.J.C. Woods at King Williams Town to Norfolk, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and showing superb "PAID/DEVONPORT/CAPE-PACKET" c.d.s. alongside London Paid c.d.s. in red; addressee expunged and the envelope with light crease at left affecting the base of the 1d., nevertheless an attractive and rare franking. Photo

Details

cover 1d. rose with two good to large margins, touched on the third, placed sideways and tied by mainly light cancellation on 1862 (14 July) printed soldier's envelope of the 2nd. Battalion, 10th Foot from P.J.C. Woods at King Williams Town to Norfolk, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and showing superb "PAID/DEVONPORT/CAPE-PACKET" c.d.s. alongside London Paid c.d.s. in red; addressee expunged and the envelope with light crease at left affecting the base of the 1d., nevertheless an attractive and rare franking. Photo