Lot 10043 – 1839 (8.2) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta with oval « Care of Mr. Waghorn / Suez » hs (Smith Type 3) in black

Stamp of Egypt » Private Carriers and Forwarding Agents 1839 (8.2) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta with oval "Care of Mr. Waghorn / Suez" hs (Smith Type 3) in black

Lot 10043 – 1839 (8.2) Folded lettersheet from London to Calcutta with oval « Care of Mr. Waghorn / Suez » hs (Smith Type 3) in black

Egypt » Private Carriers and Forwarding Agents

Prix réalisé

8’000 CHF

Estimation

1’800 – 2’200 CHF

Date de vente

Mon 17 Jun 2024 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)

Description

1839 (8.2) Folded lettersheet from Calcutta via Suez to Bordeaux, showing superbly clear strike of the oval « Care of Mr. Waghorn / Suez » hs (Smith Type 3) in black, with boxed « INDIA » and « PAQUEBOTE / DE LA / MEDITTERRANEE » alongside, with octagonal Calcutta Steam Letter paid backstamp in red, very fine and a rare cover.

Vente aux enchères

Spring Auction Series – 2024

Catalogue

Egypt – Chalhoub Part X