SWITZERLAND - Ceylon, 1859. May, Entire sent from Geneva to Point de Galles, Ceylon. Single letter rate of 95 Rappen paid by “Strubel” 15Rp. 2x40Rp Bern second printing, all tied by “GENEVE 25 MAI 59” c.d.s. Letter was sent via Marseille. Rate paid to port of arrival - PP & PD markings applied. Letter was carried via Messageries Imperiales Marseille-Alexandria and Peninsular & Oriental Line from Suez via Bombay to Point de Galle, redirected to Colombo and marked with “COLOMBO POST NOT PAID”. Rated in Ceylon with the 1d colonial rate - assessed for mail to British Colonies. Only recorded letter to Ceylon. Exceptional exhibition piece. SBPV & Eichele certificates. SBK. 24D, 26C (Photo). Est. 8,000 - 12,000 CHF Lot condition Dealer
Harmers SA Auction
Starting Price:
8000.00 CHF
(app. 6549 EUR) (via Philasearch.com - Switzerland)
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