Lot 219
Gibraltar, 1844 Gibraltar to Canterbury, England, datelined letter with "From Private John Dane, No. 990, 38th Regt." soldier endorsement at top and countersigned by commanding officer at bottom left, with magenta "1" rating and second type curved "Gibraltar, Paid" handstamp, London tombstone date stamp and arrival cds in reverse; some edge staining at right and small tear at bottom, F.-V.F., ex-G. Glassco, G. Osborn & G. Sattin.Estimate $200 - 300.
Letter from Private Dane, who was in a hospital feigning sickness and which gives details of garrison routine and reference to the Franco-Moroccan War, which ended shortly after the letter was written.
Realized: $180