By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 369 - brit. colonies Ceylon
1857/59: 10 d. dull vermilion, used example with just shaved to enormous margins on two sides, portion of adjoining stamp at right, tied to 1863 cover to London endorsed 'via Marseilles, under ½ oz.' by oval barred obliterator in black. GALLE / PAID cds on front in red (Nov 30) and 'London / Paid' arrival alongside (Jan 9, 1864). Readdressed to Plymouth with following day arrival cds on reverse and handstruck '1' charge marking in black. A scarce and attractive cover.
Catalogue 284: Europe & Overseas
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