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Auction: 23028 - Stamps and Covers of India and South East Asia
Lot: 24

(x) India
1854 Issues

Four Annas
Covers
1855 (13 Mar.) entire letter from Ahmedabad to England, marked "Via Southampton", bearing 1a. red Die I and 4a. 1st printing (2), both cut to shape in two slightly different shades, cancelled by diamond of dots, showing framed "india paid" and London Paid datestamp with, on reverse, framed despatch Paid datestamp in red and arrival (21.4) c.d.s. The usual minor imperfections including archive vertical fold not effecting the adhesives. A scarce and attractive letter. S.G 12, 18. Photo

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Sold for
£2,500

Starting price
£1500