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  • Lot# : 2048 India

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    Type 3. 1874: Cover from London to Calcutta via Brindisi, franked by 1 d. red pl. 149 with 1 shilling paid in red manuscript, with Lombard Street despatch cds (Jan 6) in red on front. Reverse shows circular SEA POST OFFICE / E datestamp (Jan 23) struck in black at Suez. Carried on the 'Venetia' arriving Bombay on February 5, Calcutta arrival (Feb 9) in red. Slight aging, an unusual usage. Illustrated in the handbook on page 37.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF