Lot 675, India 1866 8a mauve and 6a purple Fiscal overprinted “POSTAGE” in green, cover Calcutta to Liverpool, sold for C$1,462

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Lot 675, India 1866 8a mauve and 6a purple Fiscal overprinted Lot 675, India 1866 8a mauve and 6a purple Fiscal overprinted Lot 675 India 1866, 8a mauve and 6a purple Fiscal, overprinted “POSTAGE” in green, (Type I, S.G. 66), cancelled with blue “B/1” octagon, to Liverpool, endorsed “via Marseilles”, with red “CALCUTTA INDIA PAID / SE 1 66” transit and Liverpool (4 Oct) arrival backstamps, piece torn from back flap, a scarce franking. Estimate C$120, sold for C$1,250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.