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  • Lot# : 2078 India

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    Missent 1891: USA 2 c. blue stationery card used from the Smithsonian in Washington DC (Feb 24) addressed to Colombo, India in error; struck on reverse with Type 5 SEA POST OFFICE / A datestamp (March 16) applied at Suez and carried on 'Rome' arriving Bombay March 23. Returned and struck with superb MISSENT IN / INDIAN MAIL in black (Type 1) at Bombay (March 23), with Colombo arrival (March 28). Fine and rare usage (earliest?), illustrated in the handbook on page 127.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold