Lot 1480
1480
cover 1900 (Aug.) envelope to London, marked "From Corpl Jones R.E. North China British Field Force Peking" and "on service, no stamps obtainable" and showing, on reverse, "F.P.O. NO 4" c.d.s. (Type 54) dated 4th. Sept. and bearing QV 1a. tied by "BASE OFFICE" c.d.s. (Type 1) dated 14th. Sept.; the envelope opened-out and with some minor fox marks. Scarce. Photo
cover 1900 (Aug.) envelope to London, marked "From Corpl Jones R.E. North China British Field Force Peking" and "on service, no stamps obtainable" and showing, on reverse, "F.P.O. NO 4" c.d.s. (Type 54) dated 4th. Sept. and bearing QV 1a. tied by "BASE OFFICE" c.d.s. (Type 1) dated 14th. Sept.; the envelope opened-out and with some minor fox marks. Scarce. Photo

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cover 1900 (Aug.) envelope to London, marked "From Corpl Jones R.E. North China British Field Force Peking" and "on service, no stamps obtainable" and showing, on reverse, "F.P.O. NO 4" c.d.s. (Type 54) dated 4th. Sept. and bearing QV 1a. tied by "BASE OFFICE" c.d.s. (Type 1) dated 14th. Sept.; the envelope opened-out and with some minor fox marks. Scarce. Photo