Lot 1498
1870, 12¢ dull violet, used with 10¢ brown (150), tied by quartered corks duplexed with "Providence R.I. Apr 21" cds to Bombay, India at the 22¢ British mail rate via Southampton, red "New York Paid All Apr 23" exchange cds and red crayon "18" credit rating to G.B., red London Paid (5.2) transit cds and matching "1d" colonial credit handstamp, Sea Post (5.22) oval backstamp; reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine and scarce use to India.Scott No. 151 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325