Lot 10077 – 1871 (23.6) Cover from Cairo via Suez to Bombay, showing the British Post Office CAIRO / JU 23 71 circular datestamp

1871 (23.6) Cover from Cairo via Suez to Bombay, showing the British Post Office CAIRO / JU 23 71 circular datestamp and of SUEZ / JU 24 71, also cancelled Indian postage due handstamp Sr Bg (stood for Steamletter Bearing) A -P / 5 – 4, manuscript “6” pence in blue and due 5 annas 4 pies, backstamped in BOMBAY / 7 JL 71, slightly reduced at top, top of cover folded over to hide rough opening, fine and scarce

Provenance: Lars Alund