Auction #693 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Used to Burma in 1873. 1873, Queen Victoria, 1s pale green, Spray of Rose watermark, single, tied by London duplex cancel with "87" in diamond, on cover to Moulmein, British Burmah, manuscript "pr Overland Mail via Brindisi" at upper left, red Moulmein receiving mark at lower right, SEA POST OFFICE D sorting and CALCUTTA transit backstamps; without portion of the backflap, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 64. SG 150.
Estimate $350 - 500

Cover paid the 16 December 1870 to 1 July 1876 rate of 1/- for ½ oz .