cover 1885 (27 Apr.) envelope from France, addressed to "Captain Martin Sandbach, Royal Artillery, Suakim Field Force, Suakim, Egypt" bearing France 25c. and showing, on reverse, Paris, Alexandria and Souakin c.d.s.; upon arrival the envelope was redirected to India and shows, on reverse, "FIELD P.O" c.d.s. (14.5) with the date being assisited (contemporary?) in ink; the envelope a little damaged through opening. Photo