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Auction: 24030 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 3581

(x) Indian Postal Agencies in the Persian Gulf
Bushire
1871 (5 Nov.) envelope ex the Alington correspondence to England, marked "Via Southampton", bearing 2a. and 4a. crossed by manuscript "Bushire 5th Nov 1871" and tied by fine "26" duplex (Type C5); and 1874 (26 Sept.) yellow envelope (opened-out for display) to France, marked "via Brindisi" and bearing, on reverse, ½a. and 2a. (3) tied by clear "26" duplex (Type C5) with Sea Post Office c.d.s. (12.10) alongside and showing, on face, diamond-framed "gb/1f66c". A fine pair

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Sold for
£480