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Lot# 2085 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 2085 India

    Redirected 1900: Cover franked by Great Britain 1 d. lilac mailed to Exeter and tied by 'Thaba 'Nchu' datestamp (Oct 25) with repeated strike alongside. Mailed to Durban in error (Nov 3), Tuticorin (Nov 30), SEA POST OFFICE / A datestamp (Dec 8) applied at Bombay and struck with framed RÉEXPÉDIE handstamp in black (Type 1), carried on 'Oriental'. Thence via Aden and Brindisi to Exeter (Dec 24). Small imperfections due to journey, a fine and unusual cover with the 1 d. lilac used from India. Illustrated in the handbook on page 129.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold