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Lot# 5132 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 5132 Great Britain

    1860: 3 d. rose Stamped to Order postal stationery Newspaper wrapper, a used example from London to Pondicherry, India endorsed "via Marseille", cancelled by London '37' numeral obliterator with Madras transit cds (Sept 6) on reverse. Correctly paying the rate for a 4 ounce Newspaper by British Packet via Marseille, carried on the P&O "Vectis" to Alexandria and the "Colombo" from Suez to Galle. Rare, especially to this destination.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF