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Lot 666, India 1859 four anna black, tied to cover by “139” diamond of bars, sold for C$556

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Lot 666, India 1859 four anna black, tied to cover by "139" diamond of bars, sold for C$556Lot 666, India 1859 four anna black, tied to cover by "139" diamond of bars, sold for C$556Lot 666 India 1859, 4a black, tied to cover by “139” diamond of bars, with lines through number (Cooper Type 5A), to London, with SP 26 receiver struck on front, Jounpour despatch (9 Aug), Benares transit (10 Aug) and additional indistinct backstamp, fine; Cooper notes that examples of this 139 cancellation are “extremely rare.” Estimate C$150, sold for C$475.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.