Lot 10073 – 1864 (12.6) Telegram message from England to India on special telegraph form plus envelope addressed to Bombay franked GB 6d pair
Lot 10073 – 1864 (12.6) Telegram message from England to India on special telegraph form plus envelope addressed to Bombay franked GB 6d pair
Egypt » British Post Offices » Suez
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Price realised
2’400 EUR
Estimate
1’500 – 2’000 EUR
Auction date
Mon 14 Jun 2021 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1864 (12.6) Telegram message from England to India on special telegraph form plus envelope addressed to Bombay, franked Great Britain two 6d, tied by “B02”, SUEZ / JU 12 64 circular datestamp below, some usual wrinkles, wax seal removed from reverse, a fine and rare to have both envelope and contents, showpiece
Note: In 1864, the telegraph cable from England to India was only completed up to Suez where they were sent further by surface mail
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