Lot 8180
1872: Cover from Gravenhage to Batavia franked by 1867 50 c. gold, Type II, perf. 12 3/4 x 11 3/4 used with 10 c. red, Type II, perf. 13 1/4 x 14, tied by dotted '44' numeral handstamp in black with Gravenhage despatch cds below (Sept 26). Framed NED.-INDIE / VIA BRINDISI / FRANSCHE PAKKETB in black at right. Batavia arrival cds. Flap with a few small tears but an attractive franking, the 50 c. Type II being rare on letter. Cert. Vleeming (2016).
Provenance: Neville Clifford-Jones Collection (1989)
