cover -- 1828 entire to London, rated "3/-" and inscribed "Pr Laurel", the reverse showing fine light strike of the framed "INDIA LETTER/HOLYHEAD" (In.1) in magenta and very fine framed "LODIANAH/POST PAID" datestamp (details completed in manuscript); minor faults but in no way detracting from the very fine appearance of this rare item. Also 1834 entire from Calcutta to Cambridge rated "1/4" and showing on the reverse very light, but discernible example of the same marking but in red across the join (a year later than recorded by Robertson); slight toning. Photo for the first item | Christie's

Lot 1053

1053

cover -- 1828 entire to London, rated "3/-" and inscribed "Pr Laurel", the reverse showing fine light strike of the framed "INDIA LETTER/HOLYHEAD" (In.1) in magenta and very fine framed "LODIANAH/POST PAID" datestamp (details completed in manuscript); minor faults but in no way detracting from the very fine appearance of this rare item. Also 1834 entire from Calcutta to Cambridge rated "1/4" and showing on the reverse very light, but discernible example of the same marking but in red across the join (a year later than recorded by Robertson); slight toning. Photo for the first item

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cover -- 1828 entire to London, rated "3/-" and inscribed "Pr Laurel", the reverse showing fine light strike of the framed "INDIA LETTER/HOLYHEAD" (In.1) in magenta and very fine framed "LODIANAH/POST PAID" datestamp (details completed in manuscript); minor faults but in no way detracting from the very fine appearance of this rare item. Also 1834 entire from Calcutta to Cambridge rated "1/4" and showing on the reverse very light, but discernible example of the same marking but in red across the join (a year later than recorded by Robertson); slight toning. Photo for the first item