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Auction: 25032 - Stamps and Covers of British Asia featuring the 'Imperial' Collection of Indian Telegraphs and Revenues
Lot: 3436

(x) India
French India
Pondicherry
1856 (10 Sept.) part entire letter to Reunion "P Steamer via Madras and Galle" bearing 1854 2a. green (2), both cancelled "C/111" (Type 6), the front additionally struck with red crescent-framed "india paid" and "packet letter/oc 15/1856/mauritius" double ring d.s.; the reverse with Pondicherry (10.9) despatch, Madras (19.9) transit and St. Denis, Reunion arrival d.s. (10.10). Face with some staining and address excised otherwise fine and a rare double rate. B.P.A. Certificate (2025). Photo

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Estimate
£1,000 to £1,500