Lot 336
Used to India: 1887 (31 July) single rate envelope from East London to Decan, India via England bearing 1881 3d pale claret and 1884-90 2d pale bistre, 6d purple, all tied by "29" BONC cancels, bears EAST LONDON JY 31 87 C.G.H. c.d.s., red manuscript crayon "5" credit to the U.K., endorsed "Via England," back stamped Cape Town transit with Sea Post Office and Secunderabad transit and receiver of 1 September and 13 September 1887 respectively, an attractive three color franking. Scarce destination., ex Dillaway (SG 39,50,52a).
Estimate $200 - 300
From 1880 the postage on letters via the United Kingdom to foreign countries, whether by mail packet or private ship, was 7½d per ½ oz. or fraction there-of with an additional 3d per ½oz. if sent via Brindisi. For the above cover the rate was 10½d, overpaid ½d.
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