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CEYLON 1881 SGT4 Telegraph 1r grey str3 on piece with red MS "Pearl Fishery 18th April 1881"

Stock Code: P223007721

Telegraphs. 1881 (18 Apr) piece of telegraph form with 1r grey, type T1 opt on India, horizontal strip of three, tied by "Pearl Fishery 18th April 1881" in RED MANUSCRIPT, at the temporary office at Silavaturai. An exceptional example of this distinctive and evocative usage, particularly rare and desirable with complete cancel, and very fine. Recorded between 30th March and 3rd May 1881 only.

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CEYLON 1881 SGT4 Telegraph 1r grey str3 on piece with red MS "Pearl Fishery 18th April 1881" - £395.00


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