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Lot# 7081 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7081 India

    1865: 1 a. brown, used on March 2 1866 Printed Matter entire letter from Calcutta to Paris paying the internal rate, endorsed "per Meinam", tied by Company oval cachet and by "CALCUTTA / INDIA UNPAID / 1" duplex in blue. The French Paquebot "Meinam" travelled via Pondichery, Galle, Suez, Alexandria (March 28), and on arrival in Marseille the entire was taxed by handstruck '15c.' charge marking in red. A choice and scarce usage. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF