Lot 171
Mauritius, 1872, Queen Victoria, 1s orange, Crown CC watermark, tied by "Mauritius, Ju 22, 76" cds and barred "B52" circle duplex on folded letter sheet to Calcutta, India, with manuscript "Via Aden" routing endorsement and red "10d" credit handstamp, reverse with large oval "Forwarded By, Richardson & Co., Mauritius" handstamp, Sea Post Office transit and receiving cds's, Very Fine, a scarce forwarder usage to India. Scott No. 39.SG No. 70 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $525