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Lot# 1559 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1559 India

    1855: 8 a. carmine on blued used with 1856/64 2 a. dull pink and 4 a. black on white paper on 1860 cover and part back from Calcutta to Liverpool endorsed 'per Steamer Bengal via Marseilles' tied by sender's cachets and 'B/1' octagonal handstamps in black. Framed INDIA PAID in red on front and reverse with Calcutta despatch (Nov 25) in red and Liverpool arrival (Dec 28). An attractive item.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF