Lot
1431 
1938, 50¢ Presidential, tied by "New York, N.Y, Church St. Annex, Jun 11, 1940" duplex on air mail cover to Bombay, India at the 50¢ airmail rate, Indian censor tape at left tied by "Passed by Censor" triangular backstamp, Bombay (6.18) arrival backstamp, typed endorsement "Airmail to and in India", Very Fine and scarce 50¢ solo for shortlived rate to India. Scott No. 831 Estimate $150 - 200.
This cover was prepaid for the 50¢ per ½ oz. airmail letter rate via Atlantic FAM to Europe and on to, and within, India effective May 23, 1939 to June 13, 1940.
Realized: $290