cover 1858 (15 Sept.) envelope (part flap missing) from Kandy to London, bearing 9d. purple-brown with two large margins and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, neatly cancelled and tied, and with London Paid c.d.s. below, Kandy Post Paid and Steamer Letter c.d.s. on reverse. A rare stamp on cover. R.P.S. Certificate (1981). Photo | Christie's

Lot 2496

2496

cover 1858 (15 Sept.) envelope (part flap missing) from Kandy to London, bearing 9d. purple-brown with two large margins and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, neatly cancelled and tied, and with London Paid c.d.s. below, Kandy Post Paid and Steamer Letter c.d.s. on reverse. A rare stamp on cover. R.P.S. Certificate (1981). Photo

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cover 1858 (15 Sept.) envelope (part flap missing) from Kandy to London, bearing 9d. purple-brown with two large margins and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, neatly cancelled and tied, and with London Paid c.d.s. below, Kandy Post Paid and Steamer Letter c.d.s. on reverse. A rare stamp on cover. R.P.S. Certificate (1981). Photo