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  • Lot# : 2035 India

    Type 1A/Type 1B. 1868/71: Collection on leaves with Eastbound covers (17) early 1868 usage from Aden to Bombay franked by 1865 2 a. pale orange (2) tied by '124' numerals with oval SEA POST OFFICE without Set Letter (Sept 4),  'via Southampton' 9 d. frankings (mostly 1867/80 9 d. straw) including August 1868 cover from Dundee, April 1871 from Charing Cross and June 1871 cover from Windsor, 1 s. 1 d. frankings 'via Marseilles' with Sets B, C and E noted. Condition varies but most fair to fine, a scarce group. Many illustrated in the handbook on pages 15-24.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF