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2c Vermilion, 3c Green, 5c Blue (158, 178, 179). 2c and 3c on intermediate paper, tied by odd-shaped segmented cork cancel, red "Boston Paid Feb. 3" (1879) circular datestamp on cover to Satara,
India, red London "Paid" transit datestamp, Sea Post Office, Brindisi and Satara backstamps, 3c nicked at top (visible only upon close examination), otherwise Very Fine, India joined the GPU in July 1876 but the rates were double those of regular
GPU members until Apr. 1, 1879, this is an unusual combination for the 10c GPU rate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 200-300
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |