Lot 8182
1877: Cover, flap missing and tiny trim at top, carried at Soldier's concessionary rate from Gravenhage to a machinist on board H. M. Stoomship off Atchin (Atjeh), Netherlands Indies endorsed 'per Stoomboot Maatschappij Nederland' at base, franked by 1872 5 c. blue, perf. 12 1/2 x 12, tied by dotted '44' numeral obliterator with 'Gravenhage' cds alongside (Jan 12) and fine NED: INDIE / STOOMSCHEPEN / REGTSTREEKS handstamp in black (indicating direct mail). Reverse with 'Padang' arrival cds (April 23) in black. Rare. Cert. Vleeming (2016).
