£800 - £1,000
Crimean War. 1855 (May 12) Cover to England endorsed "From British Army in the Crimea", reverse with "POST OFFICE / B / BRITISH ARMY" and arrival datestamps, bearing three 1d reds (perf 16, Small Crown) each cancelled by manuscript way lines, repaired tear at upper left corner. This cancel believed to be the forerunner of the wavy lines handstamp used in Malta on mail from the Crimea; the John Birkett Allan collection of Malta contained a similar cover. Very rare. Photo on Page 46.
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