cover -- 1832 and 1837 entire letters showing good to fine strikes of the framed "DARTMOUTH/INDIA LETTER" (In.2, in black and red respectively, both on the reverse), the formed rated "2/2" (officially cancelled by red handstruck 'diamond' and amended to "2/-") and inscribed "Lady Flora", the latter rated "2/2" and showing faint strike of the rare framed "Tippera/Pt.Pd" (date and rate charge inserted in manuscript) in black on reverse. Both with full transcripts, the second item with fascinating content relating to the local flora and fauna with specific references to dangerous snakes | Christie's

Lot 1025

1025

cover -- 1832 and 1837 entire letters showing good to fine strikes of the framed "DARTMOUTH/INDIA LETTER" (In.2, in black and red respectively, both on the reverse), the formed rated "2/2" (officially cancelled by red handstruck 'diamond' and amended to "2/-") and inscribed "Lady Flora", the latter rated "2/2" and showing faint strike of the rare framed "Tippera/Pt.Pd" (date and rate charge inserted in manuscript) in black on reverse. Both with full transcripts, the second item with fascinating content relating to the local flora and fauna with specific references to dangerous snakes

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cover -- 1832 and 1837 entire letters showing good to fine strikes of the framed "DARTMOUTH/INDIA LETTER" (In.2, in black and red respectively, both on the reverse), the formed rated "2/2" (officially cancelled by red handstruck 'diamond' and amended to "2/-") and inscribed "Lady Flora", the latter rated "2/2" and showing faint strike of the rare framed "Tippera/Pt.Pd" (date and rate charge inserted in manuscript) in black on reverse. Both with full transcripts, the second item with fascinating content relating to the local flora and fauna with specific references to dangerous snakes