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Lot# 91 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 91 India

    1865: 1 a. deep brown and 2 a. orange, used on 1880 entire letter from Calcutta to Port Louis, Mauritius endorsed "via Bombay & Aden" tied by Calcutta duplex (March 10) in black with further despatch cds below in red; paying the above ½ and below 1 ounce rate. Reverse witrh "Sea Post Office / D" cds and carried on P&O steamer "Sumatra" to Aden and French steamer "Alphee" to Mauritius with arrival (April 3). Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF