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Lot# 475 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 475 India

    Used Abroad 1856/64: India 8 a. carmine on white paper, a used example on 1864 cover to Winterthur, Switzerland endorsed 'via Marseille', tied by fine "124" numeral obliterator in black. Framed "INDIA PAID" in red adjacent and reverse with "ADEN STEAMER POINT" cds in black (Aug 10) and notation that the letter was written aboard the "Mooltan", alongside "Bureau Francais Bale" cds (Aug 28). A fine cover to an unusual destination for Aden mail of this period.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF