CAMPAIGN TO RECAPTURE KHARTOUM: 19 Aug. 1898 env. from Pte. ...

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CAMPAIGN TO RECAPTURE KHARTOUM: 19 Aug. 1898 env. from Pte. H.R. Niven, 2nd. Rifle Brigade to London and endorsed "Nile Expeditionary Forces Soudan" with "ATBARA/S.P.S." c.d.s on front and also on reverse cancelling a 5m Camel Postman type. Wadi-Halfa transit mark and Maida-Hill arrival marks on reverse. Also 18 Aug. 1898 Soldiers letter from Gunner J.I.Luckett, 40 Pounder Detachment, Royal Artillery in Atbara to Private C.J.Luckett, Royal Fusiliers, Nusserabad, India. Franked 2m & 3m Camel Postman types, the env. has been prepared for signature of the Commanding Officer, but this endorsement was not required. (2 covers) Cross Reference: MILITARY

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Auction Date:
21st Feb 18 at 1pm GMT

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