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Lot# 94 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 94 India

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    1865: India 4 a. green, a single example used on 1866 cover front and part back to Mauritius endorsed "Via Aden, Stamped", tied by "Bombay / India Paid / 1" duplex (March 29) in black. Carried on the "Golconda" to Aden and the "Sultan" to Mahé and Mauritius. The cover was underpaid 5 d. for the Sept 1865 8 annas rate (note '10' in manuscript) and taxed at double the deficiency on receipt with scarce "1/4d. / TO PAY" handstamp in blue for 10 d. + 6 d. inward charge. Mauritius cds (April 24) on reverse. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF