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  • Lot# : 1047 India

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    1855: India 8 a. carmine on blue glazed paper, used on 1857 envelope from Singapore endorsed "via Trieste" to Aalborg, Denmark cancelled by octagonal "B/172" obliterator in black. Struck with fine framed "6¼" handstamp in blue at Triest (Van Der Linden fig. 3092) in blue (silvergroschen = 9 kreuzers for Alexandria-Trieste + 9 kr. for land rate to the Germany border). Blue crayon '34' at lower left and charged '37' skilling to pay on arrival in Aalborg in red crayon. Reverse with Singapore datestamp of despatch. Some overall soiling but a rare cover to a most unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF