cover 1848 (Feb.) entire letter to Leeds showing framed "INDI " (HG SD16a) and, on reverse, a fair strike of the rare large "CALCUTTA/G.P.O." framed d.s. (HG G15) partially overstruck by arrival c.d.s. in blue; the h.s. crossed by tear at left, though only the second recorded example of this h.s. Photo | Christie's

Lot 32

cover 1848 (Feb.) entire letter to Leeds showing framed "INDI " (HG SD16a) and, on reverse, a fair strike of the rare large "CALCUTTA/G.P.O." framed d.s. (HG G15) partially overstruck by arrival c.d.s. in blue; the h.s. crossed by tear at left, though only the second recorded example of this h.s. Photo

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cover 1848 (Feb.) entire letter to Leeds showing framed "INDI " (HG SD16a) and, on reverse, a fair strike of the rare large "CALCUTTA/G.P.O." framed d.s. (HG G15) partially overstruck by arrival c.d.s. in blue; the h.s. crossed by tear at left, though only the second recorded example of this h.s. Photo