Lot
490 
Zanzibar, (Indian Post Office), Zanzibar, Nov : 14, first type cds and matching experimental square grid handstamp (Proud type K2, used from June 1, 1878 to July 1879) tying India 1866, 4a green on reverse of two 1878 covers; one to Bombay with Aden transit cds tying stamp, other to Mundra with Sea Post Office and Aden transit postmarks; the latter with edge wear, nick and separation in cover, F.-V.F. overall, rare with approximately 24 covers bearing this first type Indian P.O. cancellation. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $600