India Telegraph SGT16 QV 25r DIE 1 U/M VERY RARE Cat 1400++ pounds

Telegraph. 1869-78 25r reddish lilac Die I first wmk (T19) lower marginal with part (TELE)GR(APH) marginal inscription unmounted o.g. Slightly streaky gum and odd shortish perfs nevertheless a remarkably fine example of this rarity. in a delicate pastel shade. Certainly the best we have handled.