AFGHANISTAN
A Fine Pair Of Covers From The First Afghan War
cover 1841 (5 Oct.) entire "Via Falmouth" to London showing, on reverse, "AFGHANISTAN/PAID" intaglio h.s. in red; 1842 (19 Nov.) entire, headed "Major Genl Pollocks Camp at Rawul Pinder", from William Riddell to his wife at Malwah showing, on reverse, "AFGHANISTAN/Bearing" intaglio h.s. in black and Ferozepore Bearing h.s.; very fine examples of these rare handstamps, used during the 1st. Afghan War, and an outstanding pair.
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cover 1841 (5 Oct.) entire "Via Falmouth" to London showing, on reverse, "AFGHANISTAN/PAID" intaglio h.s. in red; 1842 (19 Nov.) entire, headed "Major Genl Pollocks Camp at Rawul Pinder", from William Riddell to his wife at Malwah showing, on reverse, "AFGHANISTAN/Bearing" intaglio h.s. in black and Ferozepore Bearing h.s.; very fine examples of these rare handstamps, used during the 1st. Afghan War, and an outstanding pair.