1899 WAR OFFICE Cover to Sir George Wolseley in Madras 'OFFICIAL PAID' 'SEA PO'

Description

A very good used WAR OFFICE official cover to Sir George Wolseley in Madras. He was Commander-in-Chief at Madras. Oval ‘WAR/OFFICE’ hand stamp with crown and fine upright red circular ‘OFFICIAL PAID’ stamp.On reverse ‘SEA POST OFFICE’ cancel and embossed COMMANDER IN CHIEFS OFFICE cachet. Mourning envelope. Some scuffing and small tears.