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India 1853 — Prestamp

INDIA · 1853

India 1853 — Prestamp

VF · Cover

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1853. Prestamp. Maritime entire letter originated in Bombay, dated Maria to Marseille taken by French Packet with Red "Indes Or. / Marseille" cds & boxed "INDIA PAID". British rate "1/-" & French tampoon "10". VERY FINE.

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Country: India
Collecting area: British Commonwealth
Year: 1853
Kind: Postal history
Format: Cover
Centering: VF
Characteristics: Maritime

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India 1853 — Prestamp · Lot 105122 · Rare Corner