1854: 1 a. red, Die I, a used example with good even margins all
round, used on 1856 envelope to Bombay, neatly cancelled by
octagonal
1854: 1 a. red, Die I, a used example with good even margins all
round, used on 1856 envelope to Bombay, neatly cancelled by
octagonal "B/1" obliterator of Calcutta in black. GPO datestamps,
somewhat unclear, in red and in black on reverse. The cover with
central fold well away from the adhesive
India Postage due stamps
Lot 5735
SG
59
180.00CHF
Sold
1865: 1 a. deep brown, a vertical strip of three used on 1 March
1881 entire letter to Port Louis, Mauritius (internally docketed
per 'Dom
1865: 1 a. deep brown, a vertical strip of three used on 1 March
1881 entire letter to Port Louis, Mauritius (internally docketed
per 'Dom Morton') cancelled by private italic "Stamped" in blue
with fine strike of Mauritius "Ship Letter" struck in black on
arrival and the entire charged "27 c." in blue crayon on obverse.
Reverse with Mauriitius arrival cds (March 21). An attractive and
most unusual usage
Lot 5736
SG
59+62
120.00CHF
After Sale
1865: 1 a. deep brown and 2 a. orange, used on 1866 entire letter
to Port Louis, Mauritius endorsed "pr. Glenroy" each tied by
1865: 1 a. deep brown and 2 a. orange, used on 1866 entire letter
to Port Louis, Mauritius endorsed "pr. Glenroy" each tied by small
private italic "Stamped" and octagonal "B/1" of Calcutta. Reverse
with framed "CALCUTTA / SHIP LETTER / PAID" in red (Oct 12) and
Mauritius arrival cds (Nov 12) in blue with "6d. / TO PAY" charge
marking in blue on obverse. An attractive entire
Lot 5737
SG
62
150.00CHF
After Sale
1865: 2 a. orange, a single example used on 1866 entire letter to
Mauritius endorsed "par Ganges", neatly tied by octagonal "B/1"
1865: 2 a. orange, a single example used on 1866 entire letter to
Mauritius endorsed "par Ganges", neatly tied by octagonal "B/1" of
Calcutta in blue. Reverse with framed "CALCUTTA / SHIP LETTER /
PAID" in red (Oct 12) and Mauritius arrival cds (Nov 12) in blue
with "6d. / TO PAY" charge marking in blue on obverse. A delightful
entire
India
India
India
Lot 5738
SG
65
300.00CHF
Sold
1865: 8 a. carmine, wmk. Elephant, Die I, a used block of twelve (6
x 2) centred to base, all struck with private italic "Stamped" in
blue
1865: 8 a. carmine, wmk. Elephant, Die I, a used block of twelve (6
x 2) centred to base, all struck with private italic "Stamped" in
blue and cancelled by octagonal "B/1" obliterators in blue. One
stamp with small closed tear and trivial blunting of perfs. but a
scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'140
Lot 5739
SG
65
360.00CHF
Sold
1865: 8 a. carmine, wmk. Elephant, Die I, a used block of twenty (4
x 5) centred to base, most struck with private italic "Stamped"
1865: 8 a. carmine, wmk. Elephant, Die I, a used block of twenty (4
x 5) centred to base, most struck with private italic "Stamped" in
black and cancelled by "Bombay / India Paid" duplexes (April 11,
186-) also in black. Small imperfections incl. two thins at base
not affecting the appearance of a scarce and attractive large
multiple Gi = £ 1'900
Lot 5740
SG
76
300.00CHF
Sold
1873: ½ a. blue, Die II, an unused block of forty (8 x 5) showing
the interpanneau margin at top and imprints in sheet margins at
both
1873: ½ a. blue, Die II, an unused block of forty (8 x 5) showing
the interpanneau margin at top and imprints in sheet margins at
both sides, hinged for protection against splitting, somewhat
browned part or large part og. Inevitably one or two minor age
spots but not affecting the appearance of a scarce large multiple
Gi = £ 650+
