Auction 309-320 - Great Britain 1840–1841 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

British Forces in Bulgaria prior to the Crimean Campaign 1854 (April 29): Cover endorsed "Pre Paid", mailed from London at 2 s. rate for a 1¼ ounce letter, originally addressed to "Dr. F. Hastings Baxter, 54th Regiment, St. Vincent Transport No. 18, Malta" and presumably readdressed prior to departure or in Malta (but no backstamp) to "Medical Staff, Varna". An early incoming cover, it appears from the known dates that Dr. Baxter was amongst those sent to essay the potential of Varna and its environs for the major disembarkation of British troops in June 1854. Some sensible restoration but a most unusual cover.