INDIA – 1855-64, 8a Rose on Blue Glazed Paper – Worth US.$1,800

(SG 36; Scott 10). Used with -1/2a Blue, 1a Brown and 2a Dull Rose (SG 38, 39, 41; Scott 11-13), tied by Calcutta circular datestamp and “B/1” octagon cancels on 1861 cover to Boston Mass., oval “Forwarded by Goddard & Co., Calcutta” oval handstamp on reverse, red boxed “India Paid”, London transit, Boston Am. Pkt. arrival backstamp with red “16 cents” credit and “5” due for local delivery, Very Fine, an attractive cover, ex Smith