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Lot# 555 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 555 French India

    British P.O. 1865: India 4 a. green (Gi. 64) used on 1866 entire letter underpaid to London endorsed "pr. Steamer via Suez, via Marseille", tied by "Pondichery / 111" duplex in black (July 25) with "Pondicherry" cds at right of the same day. Short paid 2 annas 8 pies, and struck with framed "INSUFFICIENT" in black. Madras transit and thence carried on the P&O steamer "Simla" to Galle and Suez. On arrival in London (Aug 27) struck with circular "MORE / TO / PAY" in black and charged "10" pence due to pay. Minor wear but a most attractive and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF