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Auction: 22018 - The Klempka Family Collection of Great Britain - Part One
Lot: 79

Great Britain
1840 Mulready
Mail to Overseas Destinations
India: 1840 (1 Oct.) two pence envelope, a202, to Ajmeer then redirected to Agra, uprated with 2d. plate 1 CI-CJ and DG-DH, pairs and DI single in a rich, full blue shade, paying the 1/- rate to India. The stamps and cover cancelled by orange Bristol Maltese Cross with matching c.d.s. on the reverse, CI also just tied by Clifton undated postmark; endorsed "via Falmouth/Red Sea"; the reverse showing the Indian postmarks and charges for a total of 12 annas presumably charged 8a. in Ajmeer, 2a. in Agra, and 2a. in Cawnpore and finally to Allahabad. Some imperfections including DG-DH pair slightly defective at top but not detracting the stunning and beautiful appearance of this cover. A great rarity being one of only two known Mulready with stamps to India. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). Photo

provenance:
Louis Grunin, April 1998

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Sold for
£75,000

Starting price
£35000