cover 1879 (2 Feb.) ½a. envelope to Peshawar bearing, on reverse, ½a. and 4a. each cancelled by "FIELD FORCE P.O." c.d.s., the 4a. overstamped by the very rare boxed "REGISTERED./CAMP.OF.EXERCISE 1<V>S<V>T DIVISION" h.s. (only three examples recorded). Photo

ST DIVISION" h.s. (only three examples recorded). Photo" /> cover 1879 (2 Feb.) ½a. envelope to Peshawar bearing, on reverse, ½a. and 4a. each cancelled by "FIELD FORCE P.O." c.d.s., the 4a. overstamped by the very rare boxed "REGISTERED./CAMP.OF.EXERCISE 1<V>S<V>T DIVISION" h.s. (only three examples recorded). Photo | Christie's

Sale 1267

INDIA AND STATES STAMPS

Spink London

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25 October 2000

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Lot 607

cover 1879 (2 Feb.) ½a. envelope to Peshawar bearing, on reverse, ½a. and 4a. each cancelled by ''FIELD FORCE P.O.'' c.d.s., the 4a. overstamped by the very rare boxed ''REGISTERED./CAMP.OF.EXERCISE 1ST DIVISION'' h.s. (only three examples recorded). Photo

Price realised

GBP 1,725

Estimate

GBP 1,600 - GBP 1,800

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cover 1879 (2 Feb.) ½a. envelope to Peshawar bearing, on reverse, ½a. and 4a. each cancelled by "FIELD FORCE P.O." c.d.s., the 4a. overstamped by the very rare boxed "REGISTERED./CAMP.OF.EXERCISE 1ST DIVISION" h.s. (only three examples recorded). Photo

Provenance

Gerald Sattin
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Lot 607

cover 1879 (2 Feb.) ½a. envelope to Peshawar bearing, on reverse, ½a. and 4a. each cancelled by ''FIELD FORCE P.O.'' c.d.s., the 4a. overstamped by the very rare boxed ''REGISTERED./CAMP.OF.EXERCISE 1ST DIVISION'' h.s. (only three examples recorded). Photo

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