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  • Lot# : 958 India

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    1 a. olive-green, the famous irregular block of ten used on August 14, 1874 (H1291) cover from Bhokardan (Jalna District) to Hyderabad, all individually cancelled by numeral '10' handstamps in brown. Circular arrival 'Sadar Tappa Khana Hyderabad' in red adjacent. The envelope slightly trimmed and with minor faults but exceedingly rare - acknowledged to be the highest known franking of the #1 on letter. Exhibition item. Illustrated in 'Hyderabad Philatelic History' on page 150.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF