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  • Lot# : 1255 India

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    Catalogue# : 62
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    Cover to France franked by India 1856 2 a. orange in a block of four, all cancelled in manuscript and by fine strikes of "F.F." (Field Force) obliterators with faint "India Paid" alongside. Reverse showing "Field Force Post Office / Abyssinia" datestamp in red (Feb 8) and "Malta" transit cds in black (Feb 15) alongside Avranches arrival cds (Feb 20). A unique and extraordinary cover. Cert BPB (2000). Provenance: Collection William C. Hinde.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF