385th Auction

1864, Entire folded letter from Calcutta to Port Louis, Mauritius, dated inside "Calcutta 2 Mai 1866", endorsed on front per steamer "ST JOSEPH", adjacent superb strike "6 d- TO PAY", reverse transit cds. "REUNION 4 JUIL. 66" and arrival "MAURITIUS JY 7 66"; very fine, a delightful and scarce maritime entire

1847, Post Office 1d. and 2d., the 1911/12 reprints in black, orange and blue from the original plate, on ungummed paper. Orange print with 2 light creases outside the die area and small tear at base, still fine and rare. The blue sheet signed Jakubek.

1848, early impression 1 d. vermilion, touched at lower left, otherwise full to large margins and deep fresh colour, neatly cancelled by blue "1" MAHEBOURG. A rare stamp in fine condition. Certificate Philatelic Experts (2024)