Lot no. 2984

Dongola Expedition. 1896 (Nov 2): Stampless envelope endorsed at lower left "From Mr. A. B. Simms / Dongola" and, at upper right, "Field Service / No Stamps Available" and counter-signed, struck with fair "WADI HALFA CAMP" datestamp in black with reverse showing Cairo arrival cds (10/XI) in black. A scarce cover, for another item from this correspondence see Peter Smith page 602.