Lot 664, India 1856 two anna orange, four anna grey black, and eight anna mauve on cover Madras to London, sold for C$292

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Lot 664, India 1856 two anna orange, four anna grey black, and eight anna mauve on cover Madras to London, sold for C$292Lot 664, India 1856 two anna orange, four anna grey black, and eight anna mauve on cover Madras to London, sold for C$292Lot 664 India 1856, 2a orange, 4a grey black, and 8a mauve, Arbuthnot & Co forwarding agents, adhesives tied by “MADRAS / INDIA PAID / 1865 / MR 1” & “C/1” duplex (Cooper Type 17), further cancelled with “ARBUTHNOT & CO” boxed forwarding agent marking, “LONDON / PAID / BH / MR 29 /65” arrival c.d.s. in red, vertical filing fold not affecting stamps, a fine cover with an uncommon cancellation, which Cooper notes are “very scarce.” Estimate C$100, sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.