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Lot 683, India 1877 4a green pair on mis-sent cover to London, sold for C$497

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Lot 683, India 1877 4a green pair on mis-sent cover to London, sold for C$497Lot 683, India 1877 4a green pair on mis-sent cover to London, sold for C$497Lot 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.