Lot 30410 – 1851 (May 6) Complete soldier’s letter from Camp Secunderabad

Stamp of India » Postal History in Hyderabad 1851 (May 6) Complete soldier’s letter from Camp Secunderabad
Stamp of India » Postal History in Hyderabad 1851 (May 6) Complete soldier’s letter from Camp Secunderabad
Stamp of India » Postal History in Hyderabad 1851 (May 6) Complete soldier’s letter from Camp Secunderabad
Stamp of India » Postal History in Hyderabad 1851 (May 6) Complete soldier’s letter from Camp Secunderabad

Lot 30410 – 1851 (May 6) Complete soldier’s letter from Camp Secunderabad

India » Postal History in Hyderabad
Price realised
700 GBP
Estimate
200 – 400 GBP
Auction date
Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 13:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1851 (May 6) Complete soldier’s letter from Camp Secunderabad to Dunmanway, Ireland, with light strike of red oval “SECUNDERABAD/FREE” handstamp on reverse and oval “INDIA” postmark on front. Sent from a sergeant in the 2nd European Light Infantry in Secunderabad and countersigned by a major commanding officer. A very fine example of the scarce concession unpaid rate 2d with handstruck “2” on front; letter showing signs of aging and military usage.

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