Great Britain and British Commonwealth 1848-59 Post Paid Issue Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15)
Sale No: 21JG
Lot No:71355
Symbol:GBP
Cat No:12
Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15). 1854-57 Post Paid 1d red, position 2, large margins all around, cancelled by '1' numeral hs with matching octagonal 'MAHÉBOURG/JU19 1855' hs in blue on soldier's envelope (upper back flap lacking) to London, addressed 'From No. 2986 Lieutenant George Johnson, 65th H. L. Infantry, Mauritius', and endorsed with the corresponding commanding officer validating the 1d concessional rate with its signature, charged with the Penny double collect rate denoting '2' on arrival, bs with receiving cds, corner crease at top left and cover faults, one of only three concessional soldier's letters recorded in the 'Post Paid' Issues, a fascinating and important rarity, ex Raffray, Chand and "Tatiana", cert. Brandon (2007). (Image)
Opening GBP 4,000.00
Sold...GBP 4,800.00
Closed..Jun-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4800
Sale No: 21JG
Lot No:71357
Symbol:GBP
Cat No:13
1854-57 Post Paid 2d. deep blue, position 8, very fresh impression, touched or very slightly cut into on two sides, wide margins in other respects, on folded entire from Souillac to Port Louis, tied by '3' of concentric rings with octagonal 'SOUILLAC / JU.26.1854' ds and 'MAURITIUS / GPO' crowned circle on back, a very rare usage from a small locality, ex Chand and "Tatiana", signed Calves, cert. BPA (1996). (Image)