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Lot# 717 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 717 India

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    Missent 1892: Germany 5 pf. stationery card up-rated with further 5 pf. green tied by 'Braunschweig' cds addressed to Soro (Denmark). Card was missent to Soro (India) and was struck by SEA POST OFFICE / B datestamps (Type 7) four times: Carried by 'Oriental' (Dec 27) at Suez again on returning 'Oriental' at Bombay (Jan 1, 1893), then the 'Peninsular' (Feb 7) at Aden and lastly carried by the 'Siam' (April 1) at Bombay and the cover mailed on to correct address in Denmark, arriving after a four month journey. Struck with good strike of framed MISSENT IN / INDIAN MAIL in black and also with two Dead Letter Office / Calcutta handstamps. A few faults as to be expected, an extraordinary usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold