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  • Lot# : 5744 Sudan

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    1885: India 1 a. brown postal stationery envelope mailed to Karachi with FIELD P.O. / B duplex on front (June 9) in black (the earliest recorded date of use, see E. W. Proud 'Indian Army Postal Service', page 135), additionally franked on reverse by 2 a. orange tied by 'B' in bars obliterator with manuscript date '19.6.85' suggesting the duplex date was an error. Also struck with SEA POST OFFICE / E cds (June 23) and Karachi arrivals (July 6). Roughly opened at right but a very scarce cover carried at the Officer's rate.

    Provenance: Collection Richard S. Wilson
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF