Lot 80467 – 1822 Hyderabad pre stamp cover Post paid markings to

Lot 80467 – 1822 Hyderabad pre stamp cover Post paid markings to

India » Postal History
Price realised
300 GBP
Estimate
100 – 200 GBP
Auction date
Fri 30 May 2025 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1822 Hyderabad pre stamp cover Post paid markings to Madras with Madras Ship Letter mark and shipped to Portsmouth (India Letter Portsmouth in red). Postage sea rate of 1/8d which was a sea rate of 4d (special concession rate for India letters) plus the 1/4 rate of inland transit rate from Portsmouth to London (72 miles). Scarce exhibition cover showcasing early outgoing mail from Hyderabad during pre-stamp period. Ex. Dan Walker.

Catalogue ref: SG Stampless mail

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