Lot 2482
2482
on piece 1863 (Sept.) piece to Calcutta, bearing 1862 smooth paper 5d. lake-brown pair neatly cancelled with oval of bars, Kandy Paid and arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the piece with creases and adhesive tape not affecting the pair. A rare multiple of this scarce stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1959). S.G. 40, £300+

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on piece 1863 (Sept.) piece to Calcutta, bearing 1862 smooth paper 5d. lake-brown pair neatly cancelled with oval of bars, Kandy Paid and arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the piece with creases and adhesive tape not affecting the pair. A rare multiple of this scarce stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1959). S.G. 40, £300+