CEYLON - 1864 two unstampted envelopes with original letters from Mr Alston of the Blackwood estate, to Scotland, each showing red 'HAPPOOTELLE/PAID' cds in red, one with additional 'COLOMBO/PAID' in red. The contents refer to the Coffee estate, coolies and housing, sanitary arrangements (Image1)

Est. £90-110

CEYLON - 1872-80 48c rose IMPERF PLATE PROOF printed on watermarked paper, SG 130 var, mint with traces of gum, fresh & attractive. (Image1)

Est. £100-120

CEYLON - 1885 5c on 16c pale violet watermark CA SURCHARGE INVERTED variety, SG 180a, fine used. (Image1)

Est. £125-150

CEYLON - 1898-99 1.50r on 2.50r slate surcharge WATERMARK INVERTED variety, SG 254w, very fine cds used, fresh & scarce. (Image1)

Est. £240-260