145501 1858 MAIL LONDON TO BALLYGUNG, CALCUTTA 6d (SG68) 2d (SG45)AND 1d (SG40).

1858 MAIL LONDON TO BALLYGUNG, CALCUTTA 6d (SG68) 2d (SG45)AND 1d (SG40). Envelope, slight soiling at left London to 'Mifs Ricketts, Ballygung, Calcutta' with fine 6d lilac (SG68), fine 2d blue pl.7 (SG45) lettered PJ and good Die 2 1d pl.27 rose-red on white paper (SG40) lettered DK, one short perforation but clearly shows Gothic 'K', stamps tied good strikes London 'W/1' cancellations. Filing fold clear of stamps, on front manuscript 'By overland via Marseilles'. On reverse light strike 'PICCADILLY/65' small type udc in blue and 'LONDON' date stamp DE 9 58. (Ref 145501).