Abyssinia Campaign 1867: India 6 a. 8 p. slate, a single example, rounded corner perf., used on 1868 cover mailed from Captain Bayly to his
Abyssinia Campaign 1867: India 6 a. 8 p. slate, a single example, rounded corner perf., used on 1868 cover mailed from Captain Bayly to his mother in Ovoca, Ireland endorsed "via Marseilles", tied by manuscript pen stroke under barred "FF" (Field Force) handstamp in black and manuscript "My beloved son's last letter to me, 3 Feb 1868" at left; with "INDIA PAID" in red adjacent. Reverse with "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / 3 FE / 68 / ABYSSINIA" datestamp in red and Ovoca arrival cds (Feb 20). The cover of very fine appearance and very rare. Note: Captain H.N. Bayly, H.M. 45th Regiment, died at Senafe, 16th March 1868.