cover 1869 (18 Sept.) printed Money Order Advice wrapper from Tranquebar to Madras, bearing Official 1866 ½a. mauve on lilac cancelled "152" in diamond of bars and with Madras c.d.s. in red alongside, fine Tranquebar double-arc d.s. in red on reverse. Rare and unusual. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1267

INDIA AND STATES STAMPS

Spink London

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25 October 2000

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Lot 715

cover 1869 (18 Sept.) printed Money Order Advice wrapper from Tranquebar to Madras, bearing Official 1866 ½a. mauve on lilac cancelled ''152'' in diamond of bars and with Madras c.d.s. in red alongside, fine Tranquebar double-arc d.s. in red on reverse. Rare and unusual. Photo

Price realised

GBP 334

Estimate

GBP 160 - GBP 200

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cover 1869 (18 Sept.) printed Money Order Advice wrapper from Tranquebar to Madras, bearing Official 1866 ½a. mauve on lilac cancelled "152" in diamond of bars and with Madras c.d.s. in red alongside, fine Tranquebar double-arc d.s. in red on reverse. Rare and unusual. Photo
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