Lot 856
856
cover An unused example affixed at right edge of native envelope from Kahuta to Rawalpindi, marked "1879" in red ink alongside the adhesive and showing, on reverse, a part strike of the circular intaglio seal handstamp, framed "POSTAGE DUE" h.s., Kahuta and Rawalpindi c.d.s.; the envelope and adhesive somewhat defective. A great rarity and possibly unique on cover. S.G. 1a. Photo
1877 yellowish white, wove paper, ½a. red
cover An unused example affixed at right edge of native envelope from Kahuta to Rawalpindi, marked "1879" in red ink alongside the adhesive and showing, on reverse, a part strike of the circular intaglio seal handstamp, framed "POSTAGE DUE" h.s., Kahuta and Rawalpindi c.d.s.; the envelope and adhesive somewhat defective. A great rarity and possibly unique on cover. S.G. 1a. Photo

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cover An unused example affixed at right edge of native envelope from Kahuta to Rawalpindi, marked "1879" in red ink alongside the adhesive and showing, on reverse, a part strike of the circular intaglio seal handstamp, framed "POSTAGE DUE" h.s., Kahuta and Rawalpindi c.d.s.; the envelope and adhesive somewhat defective. A great rarity and possibly unique on cover. S.G. 1a. Photo