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1902 LARGE ENVELOPE COLCHESTER TO OAKHAM (RUTLAND) WITH 1D 'ARMY OFFICIAL' (SG049). Large envelope (249x122mm) Colchester to 'J. Adams. Esqr. Solicitor, Oakham Rutland' with printed imprint 'ON HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE.' and with 1d overprinted 'ARMY OFFICIAL' (SG049) cancelled several strikes COLCHESTER/210 duplex OC 9 02. Filing folds clear of stamp. On reverse 'MUSKETRY OFFICE/COLCHESTER' oval cachet 9 OCT 1902. Good provincial usage. (Ref 123794).