Lot 209
Used to India: 1887 (9 Apr.) envelope from East London to Secunderabad, Deccan,India, bearing 1884-90 1d rose-red, 2d pale bistre (2), 6d purple, cancelled by "29" BONC, cover endorsed "Via England" and bears EAST LONDON AP 9 87 H.P.O. c.d.s. with large red "2½d" handstamp, credit to the U.K., backstamped with G.P.O. AP 13 87 CAPE TOWN c.d.s., red London transit c.d.s. of 3 May 1887 and Secunderabad receiver of 24 May 1887, a fine and attractive three-color franking. Scarce destination., Ex Bertolaja, Dillaway. SG 49, 50, 52a.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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