Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 25016 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 1106

(x) India
Early Letters and Handstamps
1837 (20 Dec.) envelope with enclosures Lord Elphinstone to J.C. Scott Esq. in Calicut, signed at lower left "Elphinstone", the reverse with superb, earlier than recorded oval "madras/free" (Giles Type 21) d.s. in red and wax seal. Fine and a scarce letter, being the earliest recorded letter from Elphinstone after his appointment as Governor of Madras. Photo

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£300 to £400

Starting price
£220