Stamps & Covers of the World

INDIA. Sg.37,39,42,52. 1865 (Feb 13). Mourning cover to DOVER (UK) franked by 1856/64 ½ a. pale blue (2), 1 a. brown and 2 a. yellow-buff pair with 1860 8p. mauve on white paper all tied by ´171´ numeral obliterators, with reverse showing ROORKEE cds in red of despatch. Red framed INDIA/PAID on front and Dover arrival (March 26) on reverse. Cover tear but an appealing four colour franking.