Lot 62259 – Egypt British Forces The Arabi Rebellion. 1882 (SP 2) stampless soldiers cover to England

The Arabi Rebellion. 1882 (Sep 2) stampless soldiers cover to England, endorsed “From Pte George Stevenson A H Corps c/o Bde Surgeon McDowell AMD Ismalia” and countersigned by David Pringle (Captain of Orderlies Army Hospital Corps) showing very fine “BRITISH ARMY POST OFFICE/EGYPT” despatch c.d.s. (type ZA1, Proud type D/S 4) at upper right. Charged 1d. postage due on receipt with “T” and “1d.” tax marks, confirming that the letter was allowed at the 1d. concession rate. Minor cover faults, though a very rare and important stampless soldiers concession rate cover from an army post office. Ex Gerald Sattin and Firebrace.

Note: Illustrated on page 66 of Fibrace’s book “Nineteenth Century Wars in Egypt and the Sudan” with this being one of only two such stampless Soldiers concession rate items from this campaign recorded by him, the other being only a front