cover 1858-73 unpaid or underpaid entires or envelopes (24) showing "S T B G" in circle h.s. that were applied at Bombay with various charge rates from 2 annas to 2 rupees, a remarkable collection with franked items from Austria (1878, 40kr. franking), Ceylon (1858 with imperf 2d.), Aden (1850 c.), Great Britain (4, showing various "DEFICIENT POSTAGE" h.s.), France (1873) and Italy (1868) and unfranked items from Egypt, Hong Kong, etc.; also 1882-1933 envelopes (4) showing "OVERLAND POSTAGE DUE" in circle h.s. and a few ancilliary items. A fascinating study and perhaps the most comprehensive ever formed
cover 1858-73 unpaid or underpaid entires or envelopes (24) showing "S T B G" in circle h.s. that were applied at Bombay with various charge rates from 2 annas to 2 rupees, a remarkable collection with franked items from Austria (1878, 40kr. franking), Ceylon (1858 with imperf 2d.), Aden (1850 c.), Great Britain (4, showing various "DEFICIENT POSTAGE" h.s.), France (1873) and Italy (1868) and unfranked items from Egypt, Hong Kong, etc.; also 1882-1933 envelopes (4) showing "OVERLAND POSTAGE DUE" in circle h.s. and a few ancilliary items. A fascinating study and perhaps the most comprehensive ever formed
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