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  • Lot# : 2065 India

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    Type 6. 1886: Covers (2) both from Egypt to Isfahan, Persia; each franked by Egypt 1 pi. blue and cancelled at Cairo (June 9), struck on reverse with SEA POST OFFICE / B 7 10 JUN / 86 datestamps in black. Carried on the 'Peshawar' arriving Bombay on June 21. Bouchir transits alongside (July 3). A fine page with rare markings - the earliest recorded usage of Type 6 / Set. B. datestamp, see handbook page 53.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF