Lot 80544 – 1855 1a Deep Red Die I two singles on cover cancelled with diamond of dots cancel, posted from Cawnpore

1855 1a Deep Red Die I two singles on cover cancelled with diamond of dots cancel, posted from Cawnpore (Bengal circle) to Rochester, Kent. The 2a paying the inland letter weighing between 1/2 and 1 tola. Sea postage unpaid, and charged 1/- (equivalent to eight annas for a 1/2 ounce letter), a fine postal history item; ex Dr. Kornan (gold medal exhibit page) (S.G. £1’500).