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Pre Stamp Cover Steamer letter dispatched from Madras to Southampton in 1854.

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Pre Stamp Cover Steamer letter dispatched from Madras to Southampton in 1854.
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Pre-Stamp Cover, Steamer Letter, 1854, Madras to Southampton, dispatched from Madras, postmark of rectangular three-line box cancellation as “MADRAS | G.P.O. | 1854 MR 21” was applied. addressed to “C. Dighton Esq | Carcy Messrs. Scott Bell & Co. | Sim…. | path via Southampton”, the delivery is marked with a Red circular stamp “JE | MY – 3 | 1854”, this postmark was put on letters which were carried by steamers only, Giles # Type SD21, excellent condition, Rare.