Lot 10043 – 1839 (8.2) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta with oval “Care of Mr. Waghorn / Suez” hs (Smith Type 3) in black
Lot 10043 – 1839 (8.2) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta with oval “Care of Mr. Waghorn / Suez” hs (Smith Type 3) in black
Egypt » Private Carriers and Forwarding Agents
Price realised
8’000 CHF
Estimate
1’800 – 2’200 CHF
Auction date
lun. 17 juin 2024 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1839 (8.2) Folded lettersheet from Calcutta via Suez to Bordeaux, showing superbly clear strike of the oval “Care of Mr. Waghorn / Suez” hs (Smith Type 3) in black, with boxed “INDIA” and “PAQUEBOTE / DE LA / MEDITTERRANEE” alongside, with octagonal Calcutta Steam Letter paid backstamp in red, very fine and a rare cover.
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