INDIA – 1874-82, -1/2a Blue, Official, Blue Overprint – Worth US.$8,000

(SG O36; Scott O22a). Two singles, tied by “Moradabad May 1” duplex datestamp on native cover to Rampur, Rampur arrival backstamp, left stamp with trivial crease (prior to use)
VERY FINE. AN EXTRAORIDINARILY RARE USE OF THE HALF-ANNA WITH BLUE-BLACK OFFICIAL OVERPRINT, SG O36. SELDOM ENCOUNTERED ON COVER.