Lot 30439 – 1857 (Aug 22) Envelope posted in Secunderabad to Edinburgh,
Lot 30439 – 1857 (Aug 22) Envelope posted in Secunderabad to Edinburgh,
Lot 30439 – 1857 (Aug 22) Envelope posted in Secunderabad to Edinburgh,
India » Postal History in Hyderabad
Price realised
5’500 GBP
Estimate
1’000 – 2’000 GBP
Auction date
mer. 6 déc. 2023 at 13:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1857 (Aug 22) Envelope posted in Secunderabad to Edinburgh, with sender directive “Via Marseille & Bombay”, franked by pair 1a (S.G. 11) and single 2a (S.G. 31) and 4a, partially cut to shape, stamps all tied by diamond of dots C 56 of Secunderabad. Franked as inland double rate to Bombay and charged 1s 9d on delivery. Crescent “INDIA PAID” on front and transit and arrival postmarks on front and back. Very fine: a rare example of 8 annas double weight ship letter rate on complete envelope. Auction
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