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• Jul-07-26 07:36

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From The Robert Ricketts Collection of India Stamps & Postal History - Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd. - July 15, 2026

Lot 18 - PAIR OF THE RARE 1866 PROVISIONAL ½a "SERVICE POSTAGE" POSTAL FISCAL ON COVER; 24 July 1868 env. (faults to address side, mainly due to old hinging) ex "OOTACAMUND" (stamps tied by duplexes) to Madras (ds on flap) headed & signed "OHMS" by an R.E. Captain, franked (on reverse) by a fine Pair of rare ½a lilac '1866 Provisional' (SG O19; with green curved "SERVICE POSTAGE" opt) Postal Fiscal tied by light duplexes. Exceptionally rare on-cover usage of this very elusive stamp. Superb and Important Exhibition Item. [Ex Christies RL 25 Feb. 1986 'Koh-i-Nor Collection' auction; lot 384, realised the exceptional price of £567.] Cross Reference: OFFICIAL MAIL.... Currently GBP 550

Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd. A long-established auction house with an international reputation for serving collectors since 1952. We specialise in line-engraved and early GB stamps and our auctions always include a wide variety of British Empire & Commonwealth stamps, all world postal history, and postcards.