1855 York to Gibraltar with GB 6d embossed

1855 York to Gibraltar with GB 6d embossed

Packet letter from York to Gibraltar

Addressed to A Banibrigg 13th Light Infantry

In June 1855, the regiment, landed in the Crimea as part of the Anglo-French forces conducting a campaign against the Russians. They took part in the Siege of Sevastopol, and remained in the area after the ending of hostilities in February 1856, subsequently sailing to South Africa.

Postal Marks:-

York 15^th July 1855

Gibraltar none

Rate:- Six pence rate for the first half ounce was the rate for packet and ship letters.

Route:- The carrier to Gibraltar was the P&O packet Iberia which left Southampton on the 17^th June and arrived in Gibraltar on 25^th June 1855.

Adhesives:- Six pence purple embossed.