GB HISTORIC INDIA MILTARY Cover *PERSIAN GULF*PRIZE MONEY Wigan 1847 RARE EP380
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GB HISTORIC MILTARY Cover BATTA &*PERSIAN GULF* PRIZE MONEY Application Wigan Lancs 1847 London East India Co. RARE EP380
WORTHY OF FURTHER RESEARCH. Note* outer Letter-Sheet addressed to EAST INDIA HOUSE London. Clearly endorsed on arrival "BATTA & PERSIAN GULPH PRIZE MONEY" by East India Company staff. Original letter content (Prize Application) removed as usual but EXTREMELY RARE being from the Wife (Widow?) of a SOLDIER (Patrick Rourke) having SERVED IN THE PERSIAN GULF. Couple of closed tears with traditional stamp hinges otherwise unusually Fine for an item of this type & period ex East India House. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion.
WORTHY OF FURTHER RESEARCH. Note* outer Letter-Sheet addressed to EAST INDIA HOUSE London. Clearly endorsed on arrival "BATTA & PERSIAN GULPH PRIZE MONEY" by East India Company staff. Original letter content (Prize Application) removed as usual but EXTREMELY RARE being from the Wife (Widow?) of a SOLDIER (Patrick Rourke) having SERVED IN THE PERSIAN GULF. Couple of closed tears with traditional stamp hinges otherwise unusually Fine for an item of this type & period ex East India House. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion.
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Topic | Military, War |
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Year of Issue | 1841-1850 |
Quality | Used |
Grade | VG/F (Very Good/Fine) |
Type | Cover |
Era | Victoria (1840-1901) |
Country/Region of Origin | India |