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cover 1874 (26 Aug.) envelope to USA, headed "From No 1890 Private A. Whithead. 98th Detachment", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 1863 CC perf. 12½ (1d.) tied by double-arc d.s. and showing "NEW-YORK/DUE 10/U S CURRENCY" c.d.s. (20.9) with, on reverse, St. Thomas transit c.d.s.; the envelope a little discoloured though a rare example of the 1d. concessionary rate being unaccepted going to USA. Photo
cover 1874 (26 Aug.) envelope to USA, headed "From No 1890 Private A. Whithead. 98th Detachment", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 1863 CC perf. 12½ (1d.) tied by double-arc d.s. and showing "NEW-YORK/DUE 10/U S CURRENCY" c.d.s. (20.9) with, on reverse, St. Thomas transit c.d.s.; the envelope a little discoloured though a rare example of the 1d. concessionary rate being unaccepted going to USA. Photo

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cover 1874 (26 Aug.) envelope to USA, headed "From No 1890 Private A. Whithead. 98th Detachment", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 1863 CC perf. 12½ (1d.) tied by double-arc d.s. and showing "NEW-YORK/DUE 10/U S CURRENCY" c.d.s. (20.9) with, on reverse, St. Thomas transit c.d.s.; the envelope a little discoloured though a rare example of the 1d. concessionary rate being unaccepted going to USA. Photo