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From The Robert Ricketts Collection of India Stamps & Postal History - Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd. - July 15, 2026
Lot 17 -
RARE 1866 PROVISIONAL ½a "SERVICE POSTAGE" POSTAL FISCAL ON COVER WITH BOXED "INSUFFICIENT"; 1 Sept. 1866 env. ex "CUDDAPAH" (backstamp & stamp tied by "33" Duplex) to Bangalore (cds on front) headed & signed "OHMS" by a Native Infantry "Lieut" franked by the rare ½a lilac SG O19 '1866 Provisional' (with green curved "SERVICE POSTAGE" opt; pre-usage crease) Postal Fiscal tied by ms initials and the duplex, with fair boxed "INSUFFICIENT" on the front and ms "1a" charge on reverse. Rare on-cover usage of this very elusive stamp.....
Currently GBP 200
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