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Date
25 July 1829
Description
India, Ryepore, 1829, "RYEPORE/Pt Pd/18_" Handstamp (Giles 1). Well-struck and clear double-oval handstamp with manuscript "1r1a" rate added on back of folded cover with manuscript Jul. 25, 1829 despatch docketing, addressed to Madras, Madras Aug. 11 arrival datestamp (Giles MX4), slight file fold crosses handstamp, still Very Fine and especially rare, Giles notes only three examples recorded
Auction
Provenance
"Magnolia"
- •2025, Robert A. Siegel Sale No. 1325, Lot 3062
About this record
This 25 July 1829 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Ryepore HG 1 handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark with 3 examples recorded in this census — one of 2 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, lot 3062, (2025).