Ended on Wednesday, 4 October 2023 at 01:00.

Lot # 485 Great Britain: 1841 1d red-brown, mostly good to large margins, tied by London "19" cancel on 1851 (Aug.) sold

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Start of the sale:
Monday, 18 September 2023 at 14:54
Item n°1863599079
Sale ends:
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 at 01:00
Lot:
#485
Catalogue:
Harmers International Fall 2023 Sale
Estimated price:
between US$300.00 and US$400.00

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Great Britain: 1841 1d red-brown, mostly good to large margins, tied by London "19" cancel on 1851 (Aug.) soldiers 1d concessionary rate envelope ,(flap missing) to Nottingham, England. The letter was sent by then private Thomas Shipley, No 2675, 2nd Battalion, 60th Royal Rifle's whilst in transit to the Cape. Countersigned by the commanding officer, some edge faults, very scarce. Shipley enlisted on 14 July 1849, he was promoted to Corporal on 10 May 1854, but reverted to Private on 7 Sept 1858, he served abroad at the Cape from June 1851 to Oct 1858 and at Bengel from Oct 1858 until his discharge on May 4th 1860. Ex Dillaway.(SG 57 ) Est. Cash Val. $300 - 400 Shipley enlisted on 14 July 1849, he was promoted to Corporal on 10 May 1854, but reverted to Private on 7 Sept 1858, he served abroad at the Cape from June 1851 to Oct 1858 and at Bengel from Oct 1858 until his discharge on May 4th 1860._x000D_ This and the following cover constitute the travels of an enlisted soldier, Thomas Shipley whilst in or on his way to the Cape and subsequently his deployment there after. A fine story. Cover

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Lot # 485 Great Britain: 1841 1d red-brown, mostly good to large margins, tied by London "19" cancel on 1851 (Aug.) sold

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