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Lot# 445 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 445 Egypt Kingdom

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    1839 (May 10): Entire letter from Boston, USA to Calcutta, endorsed 'via Marseilles' and 'Overland' annotated at top right by Waghorn's Agent "a 303 / GHW" (Wheatley), struck with two line CARE OF MESSRS WAGHORN & Co. / LONDON ALEXANDRIA in black (Smith type 7) with oval red 'P-D' and Calais cds on front. Reverse with framed 'BOMBAY / Bearing' datestamp (July 10) in black and 15 rs. charge. Interesting content: "I got home about a week ago, having left the 'Brighton' at St. Helena. I returned in the Valparaiso, a faster vessel...address my letters to the care of Baring Brothers & Co. in London". Some minor acid ink faults but a good strike of a very scarce marking.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF