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Lot# 562 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 562 French India

    1866: India 4 a. green (Gi. 69), a horizontal pair used on 1874 entire letter to Muaritius endorsed "via Bombay & Aden" tied by bold "PONDICHERRY / M19" duplex in black (Sept 1). Carried by Train from Madras to Sholapore (Sept 3) and Bombay (Sept 4). Thence by P&O steamer "Sumatra" to Aden (Sept 12) and the French steamer "Godavery" via Mahe and Réunion to Mauritius (Sept 30). A charming and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF