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Auction 63

Lot 152

1870, cover to India, franked with 10¢ Jefferson, H. grill (two) + 24¢ Scott without grill, N.B.N.C. printings (Scott 139, 153), used to make the 22¢ British Mail double rate to India via Southampton. Cork cancels tie the stamps, transit cancels include red Boston and red London PAIDs, with SEA POST and Ahmednuggar backstamps. The two 10¢ stamps are different shades (the left 10¢ has a tear at bottom and was lifted and replaced). Postmarks are clear and distinct although the cover is slightly toned. Overall quite attractive and very scarce, Fine to Very Fine, a lovely item from the Bissell correspondence, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,100 ++.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

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