SOLDIERS' CONCESSION RATES TO G.B. - DIFFERENT FRANKINGS EX ...

Hammer

£1,500

SOLDIERS' CONCESSION RATES TO G.B. - DIFFERENT FRANKINGS EX BANGALORE, BAREILLY OR TRICHINOPOLY; 1859/63 trio with Mar. 1859 env. headed & countersigned for a Fusiliers Private having a 1a Brown (cut perfs.; just clear of small closed tear) tied by a v. fine "C/10" diamond with red crescent-framed "INDIA PAID" alongside, Apr. 1859 env. with rare usage of a cut-out of 1a P. Stat. on a cover headed & countersigned for a Highlander Private and just tied by a barred diamond with v. fine red 2-ring "BAREILLY/P.O." cds on flap, and April 1863 env. (some dusting etc.) headed & countersigned for a 105th Regiment Private having an 8pi lilac tied by a very fine "TRICHINOPOLY/153" duplex. Good group. (3 covers)Cross Reference: MILITARY - PENNY CONCESSION RATES