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CEYLON 1880 SGT5 Telegraph 2r8a orange with part red MS "(Pearl Fis)hery" cancel

Stock Code: P223007722

Telegraphs. 1880 (1 July) 2r8a orange, type T1 opt on India, upper half used with part "(Pearl Fis)hery 25th (April 1881)" in RED MANUSCRIPT, at the temporary office at Silavaturai. The first example seen by us on this value, with only the 4a, 8a, and 1r values previously recorded (between 30th March and 3rd May 1881 only). Small imperfections, still most desirable.

£150.00

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CEYLON 1880 SGT5 Telegraph 2r8a orange with part red MS "(Pearl Fis)hery" cancel - £150.00


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