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Lot# 976 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 976 India

    ½ a. rose-red used on ¼ a. red postal stationery card to London, neatly tied by Hyderabad obliterators with 'Hyderabad-Deccan' cds below (Jan 7), no Indian stamps applied (framed Indian Postage Due mark deleted but circular 'T' applied) and thus taxed on arrival at the Foreign Branch in London with handstruck '5d. / F.B.' in black for amount due to pay. London cds's of receipt (Jan 26) at left. A charming and unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF