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Lot# 871 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 871 India

    1934 (July 12) India - UK,  Envelope from "QUETTA 12 JUL 34" (cds on reverse) showing straight line cachet "EARTH QUAKE POSTAGE FREE" handstamp, endorsed "AIR MAIL KARACHI - CROYDON" in manuscript and triangular postal examiners handstamp "i.S" on front to England. After the major earthquacke in Quetta the Indian Postal Authorities made an allowance for the general public affected by the disaster to post letters free of charges for a short period of time.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold