Lot 556
1859, 10¢ green, type V, strip of three with captured imprint at left, used with 3¢ dull red (26), each stamp cancelled by red fancy grids and strip tied by matching "Paid" in circle on cover to Calcutta, India, matching red "Deep River Ct. Apr 29" cds, New York magenta ms. "28" credit rating to G.B., light London Paid (5.13) cds and matching red "1d" credit handstamp also ties strip; slightly reduced at left, left 10¢ two pulled perfs, Very Fine, ex-Piller; with 2017 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 35 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A PRETTY 1857 ISSUE COVER AT THE 33¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE VIA SOUTHAMPTON TO INDIA.
Realized: $2,000