Lot 10041 – 1837 (29.7) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta, showing “CARE OF MR. WAGHORN / ALEXANDRIA” hs (Smith Type 4)
Lot 10041 – 1837 (29.7) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta, showing “CARE OF MR. WAGHORN / ALEXANDRIA” hs (Smith Type 4)
Lot 10041 – 1837 (29.7) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta, showing “CARE OF MR. WAGHORN / ALEXANDRIA” hs (Smith Type 4)
Egypt » Private Carriers and Forwarding Agents
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Price realised
5’000 CHF
Estimate
1’500 – 2’000 CHF
Auction date
Mon 17 Jun 2024 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1837 (29.7) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta, showing superbly clear strike of the 2-line “CARE OF MR. WAGHORN / ALEXANDRIA” hs (Smith Type 4), endorsed by Waghorn’s Agent George W. Wheatley “327 / G.W.W.”, manuscript rated in red “3/2”,with boxed Bombay Steam Letter and red handstamp G.P.O. / 1837 Dec 7 both on reverse, very fine and a rare cover.
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