Lot 20535 – Netherlands Indies 1840-1865, group of eight pre-philatelic entire letters

1840-1865, group of eight pre-philatelic entire letters, showing multiple routings and rates; maritime mails with large oval “Zeebrief Sourabaya” and Dutch arrival Hellevoetsluis and Den Helder with interesting rate and route markings (one with price noted $500); scarce large oval “Amboina Zeebrief” postmark on 1862 overland mail to Netherlands; “Djocjakarta Franco” on overland mail ; overland letter sent by Messageries Imperiale; A superb assembly with letters from an award-winning collection (some letters with excellent write-up); a unique opportunity for the discerning and specialised philatelist.