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Lot# 509 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 509 French India

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    1842: Entire letter from Pondichery to Bordeaux, endorsed "Per Overland Express via Marseille" struck with framed "PONDICHERY / Paid" handstamp in red (Dec 24) and rated "1r. 3 Annas" in manuscript (above 1 tola), with "Steamer and Inland paid in India" alongside and "Express Postage 8 annas" (to Bombay), carried from Madras to Bombay at express rate and then on East India Co. "Cleopatra" via Suez, struck with oval framed "INDIA" and small cartridge "Paquebots / de la / Mediterranée" in red; thence via Malta on P&O "Orient" and the "HMS Prometheus" to Marseille. Rated '19' décime due on arrival (Nov 6). An attractive entire that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF