Private Robert Bailey
cover 1879 (Jan.) XU5 from Middelburg, addressed "To No. 1788 Pte. Robert Baily (sic), 80th Regiment, General Dept., P.M. Burg, Natal, S.A.", bearing Transvaal Queen's head 1d. tied by superb "12" in concentric circles cancellation, the reverse showing a trace of a Transvaal c.d.s., "G.P.O./9 1/1879/NATAL" c.d.s. and endorsed "Ans.14.1.79". Photo.
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cover 1879 (Jan.) XU5 from Middelburg, addressed "To No. 1788 Pte. Robert Baily (sic), 80th Regiment, General Dept., P.M. Burg, Natal, S.A.", bearing Transvaal Queen's head 1d. tied by superb "12" in concentric circles cancellation, the reverse showing a trace of a Transvaal c.d.s., "G.P.O./9 1/1879/NATAL" c.d.s. and endorsed "Ans.14.1.79". Photo.
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The recipient probably left the Army shortly afterwards, as the six previous lots and the following lot are all addressed to Mr. R.C. Bailey in England.
The recipient probably left the Army shortly afterwards, as the six previous lots and the following lot are all addressed to Mr. R.C. Bailey in England.