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1866 Bombay to London 28 days
rarepre-1900

1866 Bombay to London 28 days

India · 1866 ·

A piece of registered mail postmarked Bombay, November 23, 1866. The postage of 10 1/2 annas includes 4 annas for registration. The 6 annas stamp of 1866, SG68, was a provisional made by overprinting 'POSTAGE' on a part of a revenue stamp. Placed aboard the steamer "Rangoon", the mail crossed the Is

This stamp was issued in 1866. A piece of registered mail postmarked Bombay, November 23, 1866. The postage of 10 1/2 annas includes 4 annas for registration. The 6 annas stamp of 1

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,385
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,431
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$795
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$397
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$159

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.