I.C.S. Gwalior SG 22c Tall R variety Used. new-edition 'Surat' (Suez - Galle)

'Surat' (Suez - Galle)

left hand marginal vertical pair printed by Bradbury Wilkinson from plate 5 positions R

Carried by P&O steamers: 'Nyanza' (Marseilles - Alexandria)

tied to large part Inland Telegram form (message to Madura) by two clear strikes (one very fine and complete) of "AKYAB 16-2-82" datestamp

1856-58 1d pale red (Die II)

I.C.S. Gwalior SG 22c Tall R variety Used. new-edition 'Surat' (Suez - Galle)1885 97 2a blue, type 2 opt in black (Hindi 1515mm), showing variety 'Tall R' (original state), from June 1900 printing, fine used with neat part cds which leaves variety clear. Only 100 possible from this printing, with a very low survival rate. P267000167