cover 1855 (12 Oct.) E.L. to Bordeaux (2.12 arrival), bearing India 1854 4a. 4th. printing pair (corners trimmed, cut-into in two places), privately carried to Calcutta where the diamond of dots handstamp has been applied, rated "10" and with red "INDES OR/MARSEILLE/2" c.d.s. alongside, together with similar framed "INDIA PAID" handstamp. Very fresh and of much appeal. Photo

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cover 1855 (12 Oct.) E.L. to Bordeaux (2.12 arrival), bearing India 1854 4a. 4th. printing pair (corners trimmed, cut-into in two places), privately carried to Calcutta where the diamond of dots handstamp has been applied, rated "10" and with red "INDES OR/MARSEILLE/2" c.d.s. alongside, together with similar framed "INDIA PAID" handstamp. Very fresh and of much appeal. Photo

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