Lot 295 India 1867, three 2a orange, tied to mourning cover from Bangalore to Devon by “BANGALORE AP 13 / M-13” datestamp, additionally cancelled in manuscript, endorsed “per Steamer via Brindisi”, to South Devon, England, with “OUTW BOMBAY ” (16 Apr) transit and Dartmouth c.d.s. backstamps, some creasing as typical of these flimsy envelopes, else fine. Sold for C$400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 684, 1879 India cover Bombay to London forwarded to Llanfairfechan Wales, sold for C$234
Lot 684 India 1879, ½a blue pair and 2a orange pair, on cover forwarded from London to Wales, both tied by diamond grid cancel (Cooper Type 17) to the Guards Office in Charing Cross, London, endorsed “via Brindisi”, received on 27 Oct, crossed-out and forwarded to Llanfairfechan, Wales, backstamped Bodinaknore (27 Oct), Bombay (6 Oct), London (27 Oct), Bangor (28 Oct) and Llanfairfechan (28 Oct), opening tear to back, a scarce cancellation on an attractive redirected cover, fine. Estimate C$150, sold for C$200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 681, India 1873 four anna green and eight anna rose on cover Calcutta to London, sold for C$438
Lot 681 India 1873, 4a green and 8a rose, tied to cover by Cooper Type 15d duplex in blue, to London, endorsed “Via Brindisi”, with 1/3 accountancy mark, two Calcutta c.d.s. backstamps, “Registered London 2 FE 73” oval receiver on front, some scattered toning spots, an uncommon registered example bearing a challenging postmark, with Cooper noting that Type 15d is “very scarce.” Estimate C$120, sold for C$375.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 683, India 1877 4a green pair on mis-sent cover to London, sold for C$497
Lot 683 India 1877, 4a green pair on missent cover to London, adhesives cancelled in manuscript and with scarce circle of dots, endorsed “Via Bombay & Brindisi”, handstamped “MISSENT TO” with “Puri” written in ink, “G. DL POOREE NOV 27” (month indicia reversed) backstamp and additional indistinct c.d.s., scarce green label “Please return / cover to this / office.” with Puri written below, London PAID 29 DE 77 receiver on front, some opening tears to back flap, else superior quality for such a well-traveled cover. Estimate C$120, sold for C$425.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.