Unused on cover / entire letter 1857-59 entires (51) from Bassein bearing a range of values and combinations comprising 1854 ½a. + 2a., 1a. (25, five are double rate, four are cancelled "B/156" upon arrival of which one is in blue; most are cut-into), 2a. (3) and 4a. cut to shape (cancelled "B/156" upon arrival), 1856 1a. (17, four are double rate), 2a. (3) and 4a.; three also show "RANGOON/SHIP LETTER/PAID" d.s. in red on reverse. An interesting lot, careful viewing recommended | Christie's

Lot 96

Unused on cover / entire letter 1857-59 entires (51) from Bassein bearing a range of values and combinations comprising 1854 ½a. + 2a., 1a. (25, five are double rate, four are cancelled "B/156" upon arrival of which one is in blue; most are cut-into), 2a. (3) and 4a. cut to shape (cancelled "B/156" upon arrival), 1856 1a. (17, four are double rate), 2a. (3) and 4a.; three also show "RANGOON/SHIP LETTER/PAID" d.s. in red on reverse. An interesting lot, careful viewing recommended

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Unused on cover / entire letter 1857-59 entires (51) from Bassein bearing a range of values and combinations comprising 1854 ½a. + 2a., 1a. (25, five are double rate, four are cancelled "B/156" upon arrival of which one is in blue; most are cut-into), 2a. (3) and 4a. cut to shape (cancelled "B/156" upon arrival), 1856 1a. (17, four are double rate), 2a. (3) and 4a.; three also show "RANGOON/SHIP LETTER/PAID" d.s. in red on reverse. An interesting lot, careful viewing recommended