cover 1816 (5 June) entire (slightly reduced and with repaired tears at left) from Madras to Scotland showing a fine example of the very rare intaglio "SHIP LETTER/crown/MADRAS" c.d.s. (SD2) in conjunction with framed "UNPAID" (SD3), also showing crown over "INDIA PACKET LETTER" oval d.s., London transit d.s. Scottish "Add/1.2" and "55/-" manuscript rate notation; several heavy creases, soiling and other minor faults nevertheless appealing and a notable pre-adhesive rarity. Photo
cover 1816 (5 June) entire (slightly reduced and with repaired tears at left) from Madras to Scotland showing a fine example of the very rare intaglio "SHIP LETTER/crown/MADRAS" c.d.s. (SD2) in conjunction with framed "UNPAID" (SD3), also showing crown over "INDIA PACKET LETTER" oval d.s., London transit d.s. Scottish "Add/1.2" and "55/-" manuscript rate notation; several heavy creases, soiling and other minor faults nevertheless appealing and a notable pre-adhesive rarity. Photo
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