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  • Lot# : 2055 India

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    Type 3. 1873: Cover to Torre del Greco, Naples via Brindisi franked by 1865 8 p. purple, 2 a. orange and 1866 4 a. green all tied by 'B/1' and Calcutta Company cachet. Reverse with Calcutta cds in red (Aug 12), circular SEA POST OFFICE / C datestamp (Aug 15) struck in black (with matching PD on front) at Bombay. Carried on the 'Deccan' arriving Suez on August 30, with Naples cds, Torre Del Greco arrival (Sept 5). A fresh and fine cover, illustrated in the handbook on page 32.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold