cover ½a. Die I neatly cancelled with diamond of dots and tied on front and part back to Calcutta, the recipient's notation indicating that the letter was posted on 1 October 1854, part indistinct despatch Paid d.s. and Calcutta arrival c.d.s. for 6 October on reverse; small portion at top of face panel torn away, nevertheless a remarkable first day usage of this classic issue | Christie's

Lot 433

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cover ½a. Die I neatly cancelled with diamond of dots and tied on front and part back to Calcutta, the recipient's notation indicating that the letter was posted on 1 October 1854, part indistinct despatch Paid d.s. and Calcutta arrival c.d.s. for 6 October on reverse; small portion at top of face panel torn away, nevertheless a remarkable first day usage of this classic issue

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cover ½a. Die I neatly cancelled with diamond of dots and tied on front and part back to Calcutta, the recipient's notation indicating that the letter was posted on 1 October 1854, part indistinct despatch Paid d.s. and Calcutta arrival c.d.s. for 6 October on reverse; small portion at top of face panel torn away, nevertheless a remarkable first day usage of this classic issue

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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.