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Lot# 2080 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 2080 India

    Missent 1892: USA 2 c. green stationery envelope up-rated with 1 c. pale blue and 2 c. rose red tied by Cincinnatti duplexes (Sept 10) addressed to Singapore. Reverse with poor SEA POST OFFICE datestamp. Carried by the 'Malwa' to Bombay with arrival cds (Oct 8) and then sent back to Aden to pick up the correct ship with superb MISSENT IN / INDIAN MAIL handstamp (Type 1) in black. Unclear Singapore arrival cds also on reverse of a scarce cover. Illustrated in the handbook on page 128.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold