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Auction: 22130 - The Philatelic Collector's Series - Featuring the “M” Collection of India, Part 2 - e-Auction - e-Auction
Lot: 179

(x) Burma
Travelling Post Offices
Rangoon - Calcutta Steamer Service
1886 (12 Feb.) ½a. stationery envelope to Rangoon cancelled by "rangoon steamer/service/b out" c.d.s. used on the Calcutta to Rangoon Sea Post Office; the only ship to depart Calcutta on a Feb. 12th date using this c.d.s type was the "Simla" in 1886. Minor edge staining but a very scarce cancel. Photo

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Sold for
£1,100

Starting price
£180