Auction 321 - 332 Europe & Overseas Asia / Africa, Europe A –Z, Collections & Accumulations - Day 4

1854: 1 a. red, Die I, a used example with three good margins and just shaved at base, on 1854 entire letter written from Camp at Kolapoor (Oct 3) and the adhesive, slight stain, tied by dotted obliterator in blackish red ink. KOLAPOOR datestamp in red alongside with manuscript date "3-10-54" and Bombay arrival "GPO / 2 A.M." in black. Reverse with manuscript "Received 7 October 1854 Lieut. A. Carnegy 27th Regt. Kolapoor". Despite imperfections an extremely rare and early usage just 3 days after the Official date of issue.