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    India 1840 (Oct 30): Second sheet of entire letter to Calcutta, endorsed 'Hobart Town the 30th of October' at top and 'per Sovereign from Launceston' at lower left, struck with Crown GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART TOWN / VDL despatch in black. Prepaid on front at '1s.' (4 d. outgoing Ship Letter fee + 8 d. from Hobart to Launceston) in red manuscript, struck on reverse with BOMBAY / SHIP LETTER arrival with a total charge due 1 rupee and 1 anna to pay. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold