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Auction: 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 5164

(x) India
The 1854-55 Lithographed Issues
Covers and Cancellations
1854 (19 Dec.) entire from Calcutta to Lyon, bearing 4a. blue and red Die II, Frame Die I, both cut to shape and cancelled by diamond of dots obliterator, showing on the front framed "india paid" handstamp and "indes or 2 marseille" (25.1.55) c.d.s., the reverse with "forwarded by schoen kilburn & co. calcutta" handstamp, Paris (26.1) and arrival (27.1) c.d.s. Minor usual faults not effecting the fine appearance. A scarce cover. S.G. 19. Photo

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Estimate
£1,200 to £1,500

Starting price
£950