cover 1859 (16 Oct.) entire from Kandy to London, bearing 8d. brown with two margins and 1d. pale blue (cut-into), clearly cancelled and tied, and showing London Paid c.d.s. alongside, Kandy Post Paid and Steamer Letter c.d.s. on reverse. A rare franking of the 9d. rate. Photo | Christie's

Lot 2497

2497

cover 1859 (16 Oct.) entire from Kandy to London, bearing 8d. brown with two margins and 1d. pale blue (cut-into), clearly cancelled and tied, and showing London Paid c.d.s. alongside, Kandy Post Paid and Steamer Letter c.d.s. on reverse. A rare franking of the 9d. rate. Photo

Details

cover 1859 (16 Oct.) entire from Kandy to London, bearing 8d. brown with two margins and 1d. pale blue (cut-into), clearly cancelled and tied, and showing London Paid c.d.s. alongside, Kandy Post Paid and Steamer Letter c.d.s. on reverse. A rare franking of the 9d. rate. Photo

Provenance

Rev. Cornwall-Brooks, 1975