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    1910: O.H.B.M.S envelope from Somerset House in London to Bombay, struck with 'London EC / Official Paid' despatch cds in red (Oct 13), carried on the 'Salsette' on outward journey and cancelled on arrival with readable strike of oval B. O. ADEN SEA P.O. /  29 OC 10 / PAID OFFICIAL Branch Office datestamp in violet. Returned to sender via the 'Mantua' with re-arrival in London (Nov 12) cds in black. A rarity and believed unique, illustrated and discussed in the handbook on page 146..
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF