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  • Lot# : 1221 India

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    Catalogue# : 31+48
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    1857 (May 5): Entire letter from Akyab to Le Havre, France franked by imperforate 1854 2 a. green and 1856 Die I 8 a. carmine each boldly tied by "B/5" Akyab numeral obliterators in black. Struck in error initially with framed "India Paid" in red, and altered with framed "India Unpaid" when clerk noticed cover was addressed to France. Reverse with Akyab cds in red (May 6), Calcutta cds in red (May 16), thence carried by French Ship and charged due on receipt with "8" decime charge in manuscript. Le Havre arrival cds (June 29). A delightful and rare combination franking in the foremost quality.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF