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Lot# 2091 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2091 French India

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    Chandernagor 1813 (Aug 7): Entire letter from London to Calcutta and then forwarded to Chandernagor, reverse with manuscript "Forwarded by Messrs. Palmer & Compton 19th Feb 1814" in pale red ink applied in Calcutta where mailed with oval framed "G.P.O. / FEB 19-14 / Pt. Pd. 2a." manuscript filled handstamp (H.Giles fig 11) in black. Obverse shows notation of charge at lower left "1/1" referring to the Ship Letter charge. A fine and early entire.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF