Flagship Sale #663

Afghanistan, 1879 (Aug. 22), Second Afghan War, cover from Ali Khail to Peshawar, India ½a. postal envelope cancelled by barred 'F No. 12' Type K3 killer cancel used by the Kurram Valley Field Force at Ali Khail on the first day of use, 22.8.79. Addressed in three languages. Letter enclosed. On reverse, 'FIELD P.O./Aug 22/No. 12' c.d.s. (this was put into used 19.8.79), plus 'Peshawar 2 DEL./AUG 26' receiver.
Estimate $200 - 300.