cover 1868 (2 Apr.) envelope (opened-out) to England, bearing 1866 4a. vertical pair neatly cancelled by "B/227" octagonal obliterator, showing "PORT BLAIR/P.O." c.d.s. below, framed "DEFICIENT POSTAGE../FINE.." in red, circular-framed "MORE/TO/PAY" and, on reverse, Calcutta and London transit c.d.s.; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults nevertheless a very rare and desirable cover. Photo | Christie's

拍品 435

435

cover 1868 (2 Apr.) envelope (opened-out) to England, bearing 1866 4a. vertical pair neatly cancelled by "B/227" octagonal obliterator, showing "PORT BLAIR/P.O." c.d.s. below, framed "DEFICIENT POSTAGE../FINE.." in red, circular-framed "MORE/TO/PAY" and, on reverse, Calcutta and London transit c.d.s.; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults nevertheless a very rare and desirable cover. Photo

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cover 1868 (2 Apr.) envelope (opened-out) to England, bearing 1866 4a. vertical pair neatly cancelled by "B/227" octagonal obliterator, showing "PORT BLAIR/P.O." c.d.s. below, framed "DEFICIENT POSTAGE../FINE.." in red, circular-framed "MORE/TO/PAY" and, on reverse, Calcutta and London transit c.d.s.; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults nevertheless a very rare and desirable cover. Photo