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Lot# 7077 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7077 India

    1865: 8 p. purple on white, two examples used with single 1869 4 a. green, Die I, on 1871 cover from Calcutta to Marseille endorsed "via Bombay" tied by octagonal "B/1" obliterators in blue on despatch (Feb 15). Carried on the new Brindisi route (from 21 December 1870) with circular "POSS. ANGL. V. SUEZ / MARSEILLE" entry marking in red (March 10) and charged "4" décimes handstruck in black for a letter under 10 grams. Slight cover bend and two closed cuts in face panel away from adhesives but a very scarce and early usage. 
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF