tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 7088 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7088 India

    1869: 4 a. green, Die I, a horizontal pair used on 1867 cover from Calcutta to Bordeaux endorsed "Per Steamer Meinam", tied by octagonal "B/1/ obliterators and private 'Stamped' in blue; reverse with "Calcutta / India Unpaid" datestamp (Oct 2) and obverse with rare usage of framed "GB / 40c." accountancy marking in blue, thence by French Paquebot "Meinam" with octagonal "POS. AN. V. SUEZ / P.F. AMB. MARS" entry marking in red (Nov 4) with charge marking '10' décimes in black. A rare and fine cover. 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF