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  • Lot# : 1235 India

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    Catalogue# : 53+62+73
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    1872 (Nov 28): Delightful three colour franking cover to Port Said, Egypt bearing 1860 8 p. mauve on white paper, 1865 2 a. orange and 1868 Die II 8 a. carmine (deep shade) all tied by 'Tellichery/90' duplexes in black. Carried by French ship and struck with circular "Poss. Angl. Ang. V. Suez / Alexandrie" in red (Dec 23). Addressee not found and cover returned with oval "Dead Letter Office / Bombay" (May 8, 1873) and framed "D.L.O. / Madras" (May 13). Some creasing due to journey and waiting time, but a rare and most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF