Lot 80462 – India 1799 Fort St. George cover to USA
Lot 80462 – India 1799 Fort St. George cover to USA
India » Postal History
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
4’000 – 5’000 GBP
Auction date
Fri 30 May 2025 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1799, “POST PAID/SERVICE/FORT ST GEORGE/R” Handstamp (Giles 5 var). Lightly struck but clear oval strike with “21” and “Oct” date handstamps on 1799 folded official cover, addressed to Capt. Macleod, the Collector (Tax) in Salem, cover heavily toned and splitting along folds, now reinforced, a rare official handstamp, Giles records use only from Feb. to Oct. 1799. Auction
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