CEYLON 1883 SG146/50 Mint QV 2c to 8c watermark Crown CA digital-edition A very attractive and scarce

A very attractive and scarce combination franking

Canada 'via Londonderry' prepaid by a 6d deep lilac neatly tied by a London E

upper marginal horizontal strip of five with (GOVERNMEN)T OF INDIA inscription

- P223009118

Clear large part strikes

CEYLON 1883 SG146/50 Mint QV 2c to 8c watermark Crown CA digital-edition A very attractive and scarce1883 98 2c pale brown, 2c dull green, 4c rosy mauve (x2, contrasting pale and deep shades), 4c rose, 8c yellow orange, wmk CA, six values, each in a block of 4 with full o. g. (lower pairs unmounted). Mostly with typical slightly yellowish gum (and one 2c brown with a gum crease), still an attractive and appealing group, the 2c brown very scarce in a block. (cat 455+) P234006042