Auction 265th - 273rd - Day 3

1867 (July 1): 2 s. pale blue, Plate 1, wmk. Spray, lettered PF, used example with marginal imprint 'Two Shillings per Label' on 1876 cover from London to Bombay, India endorsed 'via Brindisi' paying the under ¾ ounce rate, tied by London duplex (Feb 18) in black. Reverse with 'Sea Post Office / F' cds of transit (Feb 25) and carried on the Steamer 'Travancore'. The adhesive with slight rub at lower right corner but a remarkable marginal usage and a most attractive cover Gi J118(3).rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 12 Oct 1999, lot 899.