Lot
836 
India 1865-68, 2a brownish orange + 8a rose. Tied by blue straight line company security handstamp and B1 octagon handstamps on folded letter to New York, red "Calcutta, India, Paid, Sp 27, 72" origin backstamp, front with London and New York cds's and scarce red "1/1d" handstamp credit to G.B.; light crease through 8a, Very Fine, Very Fine. Scott No. 23+28 Estimate $150 - 200.
Franking pays the correct 10 annas (30 cents U.S.) per half ounce letter rate via Brindisi from 4-May-72 (Overseas Letter Postage From India 1854-1876, Martin & Blair) through at least Mar-1874.
Realized: $170