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Lot# 2084 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2084 French India

    Pondichery 1872/77: Cérès 25 c. blue, two single examples with margins all round, used on 1880 entire letter to Marseille endorsed "per Bombay & Brindisi" tied by "Inde / Pondichery" despatch cds's (May 12). Carried on the P&O steamer "Mongolia" from Bombay via  Aden and Suez, with circular "Col. Fr. V Brind / A Mod" (May 31) in red (Salles fig. 1893) and arrival of the following day on reverse. An attractive entire. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold