1857 (4.8) Folded entire from Colombo to Batavia, "per
1857 (4.8) Folded entire from Colombo to Batavia, "per
1857 (4.8) Folded entire from Colombo to Batavia, "per
1857 (4.8) Folded entire from Colombo to Batavia, "per




Lot 123

Overseas » CEYLON
Dear collector, we present you lot 123 which you can now add to your Overseas » CEYLON collection. If you have any questions about our stamps or letters, please feel free to contact us here.
Start price
5’000 EUR
Auction date
mar. 16 juin 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
32d 16h 36m 56s before pre-bidding ends
Description

1857 (4.8) Folded entire from Colombo to Batavia, “per Steamer Galle”, franked 1857 5d brown tied clear oval bars in black, with BRITISH PACKET POSTAGE / PAID alongside, very fine & the earliest known usage of the 5d as it was issued on July 2, a rare destination

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