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  • Lot# : 2027 India

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    Type 1B. 1869: Cover to Cuddapah, Madras via Southampton at 9 d. rate, franked by 1867 9 d. straw pl. 4 tied by 'Paddington / Spring Street / P4' duplex (Jan 29). Reverse with fine oval SEA POST OFFICE / E datestamp (Feb 15) struck in grey-green at Suez. Carried on the 'Salsette' arriving Bombay on March 1, with 'Cuddapah' arrival in red (March 6). Slight aging around perforations but scarce, illustrated in the hanbook on page 22.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF