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Auction: 7014 - Europe & Overseas
Lot: 1068

x Egypt 1839 (2 May) entire letter from Calcutta to London "By the overland Mail", clearly rated at "3/8 1/2" and a superb strike of large oval "Care or/Mr. Waghorn/Suez" in black, boxed "india" and Mediterranean packet handstamps in red; the reverse with fine strike of of boxed "british/foreign" in black and a good strike of boxed "steam postage.../inland do.../total..." showing 1 rupee, 7 anna. due, partly overstruck bay London arrival c.d.s. An outstanding cover of exceptional quality. Photo Estimate £ 1,000-1,200

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