Lot 149
1866 New York, N.Y. to London, England. Folded letter addressed to "The Secretary, In The Military Dept., India House" with manuscript "On Her Majesty's Service" across the top, postmarked "N York. Br. Pkt Sep 11 10" (10 cents) debit cds and red "Official - Paid KA Sp 23 66 London" cds, letter headed "Military Department, India Office 10th April 1866" with handstamp double line oval "Military Department Received India Office Sep 24 1866" inside, note "Return this 5 months hence" indicating this was a follow up reply, routed via British Packet with whatever fees due paid by the government of England; small tears at top, otherwise Very Fine, scarce.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $200