Bombay

Lot 301, India 1878 official cover Bombay to London, sold for C$210

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Lot 301, India 1878 official cover Bombay to London, sold for C$210Lot 301, India 1878 official cover Bombay to London, sold for C$210Lot 301 India 1878, 2a orange strip of three, tied to official cover from Bombay to London, the stamps perforated such that portion of adjoining stamps show at foot, tied to official cover by Bombay JA 14 ‘1’ duplex, endorsed “via Brindisi”, with Bombay (14 Jan) and London (2 Feb) backstamps, piece removed from back flap, else fine. Sold for C$180.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 302, India 1880 cover with manuscript cancel to London, sold for C$210

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Lot 302, India 1880 cover with manuscript cancel to London, sold for C$210Lot 302, India 1880 cover with manuscript cancel to London, sold for C$210Lot 302 India 1880, ten 1/2a blue in a block of four, strip of three, pair, and a single, postmarked with indistinct obliterator and cancelled “Postage Paid” in manuscript, to London, endorsed “via Brindisi”, to London, with Ashamboo (26 Jan), Outw Bombay (30 Jan), and London (18 Feb) backstamps, some wrinkling, but an attractive and unusual franking. Sold for C$180.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 300, India 1872 cover from Tellicherry to Torquay England, sold for C$438

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Lot 300, India 1872 cover from Tellicherry to Torquay England, sold for C$438Lot 300, India 1872 cover from Tellicherry to Torquay England, sold for C$438Lot 300 India 1872, 8a rose, single franking cover from Tellicherry to Torquay, misperforated with portion of adjacent stamp showing at top,tied by neatly-struck Tellicherry ’90’ duplex, to Torquay, South Devon, England, handstamped “VIA BOMBAY & BRINDISI” in green, neat “Agence Consulaire de France / Tellicherry / Republique Francaise” consular handstamp on back, with EX Bombay (23 Aug) and Torquay (17 Sep) backstamps, some creasing typical of these flimsy envelopes. Sold for C$375.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 294, India 1867 cover Manuntoddy to London, sold for C$555

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Lot 294, India 1867 cover Manuntoddy to London, sold for C$555Lot 294, India 1867 cover Manuntoddy to London, sold for C$555Lot 294 India 1867, 2a orange, 4a green, and 8p mauve, tied to cover by “48” diamond cancel, INDIA PAID crescent handstamp, Manuntoddy double split-ring despatch backstamp, Bombay (4 Apr) transit, to London, with 6 May receiver on front, embossed red “VIA MARSEILLES” endorsement, an appealing cover with a scarce printed route directive, some edge creasing, else fine. Sold for C$475.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 303, India Steamship Quetta cover Ceylon to London, sold for C$234

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Lot 303, India steamship Quetta cover Ceylon to London, sold for C$234Lot 303, India steamship Quetta cover Ceylon to London, sold for C$234Lot 303 India #39 1880/1, 1a brown (x3) , cover to Rev. J.W. Hall aboard the Steamship “Quetta” at Point de Galle, Ceylon, strip tied by boldly-struck C-3 I (R.L. Type 17d), crossed-out and endorsed “Try Colombo”, “Steamship Left for London”, and “Left the Steamer / Refused”, the cover having been carried to London and then returned, multiple datestamps with ?IDAIPUR (13 Oct), OUTW BOMBAY (17 Oct), Galle (2- Oct and 9 Nov), Colombo (Nov 1-), Calcutta (5 Dec), London (28/29 Dec), DLO Bombay (20 Jun) and DLO Calcutta (29 Jun), opened on three sides for display, bottom fragile, typical faults as expected on such a well-traveled cover, a delightful item with tremendous visual appeal. Sold for C$200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.