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"p Overland via Persia" to London showing rare "INDIA/Packet Letter/PAID" (HG SD3, crossed by heavy filing crease), arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A rare cover conveyed on the Euphrates Expedition by Col. Chesney, on the 1st ascent of the Euphrates. Photo

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"p Overland via Persia" to London showing rare "INDIA/Packet Letter/PAID" (HG SD3, crossed by heavy filing crease), arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A rare cover conveyed on the Euphrates Expedition by Col. Chesney, on the 1st ascent of the Euphrates. Photo
Further details
Note: The Steamer "Euphrates" broke down on the Lum Lum marshes and mail from the expedition was carried by one of the expedition members , Mr. Fitzjames, across the desert and eventually to London, the entire journey taking a total of 145 days