Lot 26
CEYLON 1881 SG T4 Telegraph used

Revenue & Telegraph Stamps of the World | S25005
Auction: 29 July 2025 at 14:00 BST
£228
Description
Telegraphs. 1881 (11 Apr) piece of telegraph form with 1r grey, type T1 opt on India, pair, tied by "Pearl Fishery 11th April 1881" in RED MANUSCRIPT, at the temporary office at Silavaturai. An exceptional example of this distinctive and evocative usage, particularly rare and desirable with complete cancel, and very fine. Recorded between 30th March and 3rd May 1881 only. SG T4.

