INDIA, 1865-76 Queen Victoria De La Rue “Cancelled” Overprints.> Remarkable series of eleven matching top pane blocks of sixteen with full selvage on three sides, with 9p, 1a, 2a, 4a, 6a, 6a8p and 8a Regular Issues (SG 58, 62, 69, 72-73, 78, 80; Scott 22-23, 26-28, 32-33), also -1/2a, 1a, 2a and 4a Officials (SG O20, O23, O27-O28; Scott O17-O20), 8a with additional row of “Cancelled” in top selvage, few with inconsequential faults in the selvage<#><#>^VERY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE SHOWPIECES OF THE DE LA RUE “CANCELLED” OVERPRINTS FROM THE SINGLE SHEET RETAINED BY DE LA RUE FOR THEIR ARCHIVES.^<#><#>These are the second largest known blocks. A perfect addition to any exhibit.
(via Philasearch.com - India)
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