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Lot# 3972 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3972 Great Britain

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    1868: Entire letter to Calcutta franked by 1858/79 1 d. red pl. 106 and 1 s. green pl. 4 tied by London duplexes. Struck on reverse with fine SEA POST OFFICE / B datestamp (Nov 5) struck in blue at Suez. Carried on the 'Carnatic' arriving Bombay (Nov 14) and thence to Calcutta with red arrival cds on reverse. Scarce entire. Illustrated in 'Bombay - Aden Sea Post Office' handbook on page 19.rnProvenance: Collection Peter Bottrill.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold