
Lot 679 India 1870, 8p mauve and 8a carmine, tied to cover by “RANEEGUNGE / MA 25 / 70 ’50′” duplex, (Cooper Type 9) in blue, scarce as such, with Bengal Travelling Post Office (Cooper Type 20i) backstamp, with red Bombay transit (30 Mar) and Wolverhampton receiver (26 Apr), scarce and fine. Estimate C$100, sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.