cover -- 1834 entire from Benares to London, rated "1/8" , showing good light strike of the framed "INDIA LETTER/EASTBOURNE" (In.1) in black on reverse across join (crossed by light fold) with faint circular "BENARES/POST PAID" in black alongside, also 1841 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to London, rated "8" and with fair strike of "INDIA LETTER/EASTBOURNE" (similar to In.1 but an unrecorded type with 3½mm. high letters of a slightly different font), fascinating content (full transcript included) with reference to a plan for constructing a new railroad, the marking affected by staining and tear but still most unusual | Christie's

Lot 1037

1037

cover -- 1834 entire from Benares to London, rated "1/8" , showing good light strike of the framed "INDIA LETTER/EASTBOURNE" (In.1) in black on reverse across join (crossed by light fold) with faint circular "BENARES/POST PAID" in black alongside, also 1841 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to London, rated "8" and with fair strike of "INDIA LETTER/EASTBOURNE" (similar to In.1 but an unrecorded type with 3½mm. high letters of a slightly different font), fascinating content (full transcript included) with reference to a plan for constructing a new railroad, the marking affected by staining and tear but still most unusual

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cover -- 1834 entire from Benares to London, rated "1/8" , showing good light strike of the framed "INDIA LETTER/EASTBOURNE" (In.1) in black on reverse across join (crossed by light fold) with faint circular "BENARES/POST PAID" in black alongside, also 1841 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to London, rated "8" and with fair strike of "INDIA LETTER/EASTBOURNE" (similar to In.1 but an unrecorded type with 3½mm. high letters of a slightly different font), fascinating content (full transcript included) with reference to a plan for constructing a new railroad, the marking affected by staining and tear but still most unusual