Cover with complete letter franked on reverse with 1951 75p carmine and pair 3a ultramarine & black (SG 333 & 338) tied by KANDAHAR cds's addressed to UK with KABOUL transit cds. The cover has a return address 'S. Matheson, French Archaeological Delegation c/c French Embassy, Kaboul'. The letter is written from 'Mundigak' and mentions being cut off from everything and a man who comes to deliver food, water and mail twice a week. A fascinating item.