Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

British Protectorate (1815-1864) 1860: Soldier's Letter from Pt. David James, No. 8 Company 2/4th Regiment to London, concessionary rate paid by Great Britain 1 d. red tied by London "30" numeral obliterator on arrival and showing duplicated strike at right, counter-signed by Commanding Officer at lower left. London arrival cds (March 20) on reverse in red. Typical soiling and closed tear at top and flap tear but rare. Signed Holcombe.
Provenance: Collection Elvo Hut, Karamitsos, Athens, 30 Nov 1991, lot 78.