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Lot# 4159 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 4159 India

    1850 (April 20): Second page of entire letter from Calcutta to Schiedam, Netherlands endorsed 'via Bombay & Marseilles', struck with framed INDIA PAID in red and large framed INDIA in red, carried via Marseilles (June 6). Reverse with Indian rate box in red (1 rupee 6 annas) and Schiedam arrival cds. Interesting business contents with Saltpetre, Sugar, Rice, Oilseed, Jute and Silks for London and Opium and Cotton for China.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold