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Auction: 22014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 14

(x) Burma
Bengal Obliterators
Akyab
1856 (30 Mar.) entire to London, marked "pr P&O Steamer", bearing 1854 1a. Die I with just clear to large margins and 1855 8a. on blue glazed paper, both tied by "B/5" obliterator (superb on 8a.), showing manuscript "10d", framed "india paid" (additionally tying the 1a.), arrival Paid c.d.s. (14.5) and, on reverse, "akyab/p.o." double-ring d.s. in red with Decca and Calcutta transit datestamps; the face panel with a touch of soiling around adhesives. A rare franking. Photo

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Sold for
£1,500

Starting price
£650