cover 1895 (21 Dec.), cover from Mombasa to England, bearing ½a. deep brown and "on India" 1a. plum (2), tied by "MOMBASA/A/DE 21/95" squared circle cancellations; cover backstamped Redhill Station Office upon arrival; very scarce; 2½ annas rate. S.G. 33, 50. Photo | Christie's

Lot 167

167

cover 1895 (21 Dec.), cover from Mombasa to England, bearing ½a. deep brown and "on India" 1a. plum (2), tied by "MOMBASA/A/DE 21/95" squared circle cancellations; cover backstamped Redhill Station Office upon arrival; very scarce; 2½ annas rate. S.G. 33, 50. Photo

Details

cover 1895 (21 Dec.), cover from Mombasa to England, bearing ½a. deep brown and "on India" 1a. plum (2), tied by "MOMBASA/A/DE 21/95" squared circle cancellations; cover backstamped Redhill Station Office upon arrival; very scarce; 2½ annas rate. S.G. 33, 50. Photo

Provenance

Stuart Rossiter, 1983 (£528)