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  • Lot# : 930 India

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    1860: Thin paper envelope from Bellary to Smyrne, Turkey endorsed 'via Madras & Alexandria' and 'Stamped 12½ annas' on front with curved INDIA PAID in red, reverse with 1856 ½ a. blue and scarce 1855 4 a. black on blued paper and 8 a. rose-carmine on blued paper all tied by 'C/18' obliterators in black. Rare 'INDES / ALEXANDRIE' in black (July 2) on front (Salles fig. 729). British P.O. in Alexandria transit and French P.O. in Smyrna arrival cds (July 14) on reverse. A particularly fine example of this scarce destination from this small correspondence.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF