Lot 80462 – India 1799 Fort St. George cover to USA
Lot 80462 – India 1799 Fort St. George cover to USA
India » Postal History
Dear collector, we present you lot 80462 which you can now add to your India » Postal History collection. If you have any questions about our stamps or letters, please feel free to contact us here.
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
Catalogue
Additional scans and images are being uploaded on a continuous basis.
Should you require further images and are unable to find the material you need online, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For further information regarding this lot, please contact us.