cover 1880 (c.) blue linen-backed envelope registered to Cutch Mandvee bearing, on reverse, 1873 ½a. blue block of twelve cancelled by eight strikes of the "BRITISH/P.O./ZANZIBAR/B" duplex and with arrival c.d.s. alongside, the face panel (small faults) showing framed "T.P.O. ENQUIRY.OFFICE/BOMBAY" d.s. A rare and spectacular franking. Photo | Christie's

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ZANZIBAR

cover 1880 (c.) blue linen-backed envelope registered to Cutch Mandvee bearing, on reverse, 1873 ½a. blue block of twelve cancelled by eight strikes of the "BRITISH/P.O./ZANZIBAR/B" duplex and with arrival c.d.s. alongside, the face panel (small faults) showing framed "T.P.O. ENQUIRY.OFFICE/BOMBAY" d.s. A rare and spectacular franking. Photo

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cover 1880 (c.) blue linen-backed envelope registered to Cutch Mandvee bearing, on reverse, 1873 ½a. blue block of twelve cancelled by eight strikes of the "BRITISH/P.O./ZANZIBAR/B" duplex and with arrival c.d.s. alongside, the face panel (small faults) showing framed "T.P.O. ENQUIRY.OFFICE/BOMBAY" d.s. A rare and spectacular franking. Photo

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