Los-Nr. 8005

1853: Cover to an Ensign in the 10th Bengal Infantry in Rangoon, Burma via Calcutta endorsed 'via Southampton' franked by rare usage of the 1848/54 Embossed 1 s. green, clear to large margins all round, paying the under 1/2 ounce rate, tied by ´511´ obliterator with corresponding MARKET HARBOROUGH cds (March 1) on reverse. London transit cds in red and circular 'Calcutta / Ship Letter' datestamp in red alongside. A fine cover to a scarce destination at this date.