CEYLON 1878 SG128 Cover from Colombo to London franked by 32c slate pair

Stock Code: P223002312

1877 (OC 10) outer wrapper from Colombo to London, endorsed "Via Brindisi" and franked at double rate by 1872-80 32c slate horizontal pair, tied by two strikes of code "B" duplex and blue cachet, with fine red arrival cds (5 NO 77) at lower left. Light filing folds and minor ink transfer barely detract from fine fresh appearance. A very scarce double rate usage, and far above average. [The 32c rate was in force 1/4/77 to 31/3/79, but was little used in comparison with the cheaper Southampton route. The 32c stamps were likely placed on sale in early July 1877.]

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CEYLON 1878 SG128 Cover from Colombo to London franked by 32c slate pair - $436.38*


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