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Auction: 11033 - Autumn Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1585

Ceylon Early Letters and Handstamps 1848 (Jan.) entire with long and lengthy letter to Brighton, marked "via Southampton", rated "1/-" and showing, on reverse, "colombo/steamer letter" datestamp; 1848 (21 Feb.) entire to the Governor of Kandy showing, on reverse, fine "colombo/post-free" datestamp; and 1857 (12 May) entire letter to Mauritius, marked "via Aden", showing red crayon "1", circular "british packet/paid/postage" h.s. and light "packet letter/mauritius" double-line oval d.s. (crossed by filing crease) Estimate £ 250-300

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£200