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1876 SEAMAN'S 1d CONCESSIONARY RATE USAGE 'HMS JUMNA' INDIAN SUB- CONTINENT TO PORTSMOUTH 1D PL.140 (SG43). Envelope, small tear at top, from 'James Rossey c/o Steward H.M.S. Jumna' to 'Mrs N Rossey, 18 Landport St, Landport, Portsmouth, Hants' 1d pl.140 (SG43) lettered EG tied fine strike London '1' Inland Office numeral. On reverse 'PORTSMOUTH' date stamp DE 29 76. H.M.S. Jumna was mainly a troop ship conveying British troops to and from the sub-continent. Rare usage. (Ref 144674).
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