David Feldman's Great Britain & British Empire June 12, 2018

Great Britain & British Empire / June 12 & 13, 2018 Lot N° Symbol(s) / Photo Page Cat. N° (SG) Estimate ( £ ) 189 189 20940 20941 20940 F 87 1881 (Sep 26) Envelope from the famous General Gordon Seychelles to the UK with Mauritius 1878 17c on 4c rose tied by B64 numeral, despatch cds adjacent, addressed in his distinctive handwriting and docketed “Col. C. G. Gordon” by the recipient at left, Thrapston arrival bs, a lovely cover with historical interest, cert. BPA (2004) Note: Gordon volunteered to go as commanding royal engineer to Mauritius in order to prevent the retirement of Colonel Sir Howard Elphinstone. He reached Mauritius in July 1881, and paid a short visit to the Seychelles to report on their defence in connection with that of Mauritius and the general scheme for the coaling stations 1’500-2’000 20941 F 96 1882 (Mar 25) Govt. House envelope (embossed logo on backflap) sent to the UK with two 1879-80 17c rose tied by B64 numerals, despatch cds below, arrival bs, portion of backflap missing and slight soiling, scarce 1’500-2’400 20942 20943 20942 F 1882 (Mar 26) Mauritius 6c green stationery card cancelled B64 with Seychelles MR 26 82 cds alongside, sent to Mauritius with arrival cds of AP 1, message on reverse scrawled out, light central vertical crease and light ageing, rare and attractive appearance 700-900 20943 F 1883 (Oct 12) Envelope from Seychelles to Germany with Mauritius 1883 16c on 17c tied by B64 numeral, despatch cds adjacent, arrival bs, minor cover faults, scarce, cert. BPA (2009) 500-800