Folding letter laid paper written 29th July 1868 – Earlier De La Rue printing stamp – Very scarce PM (Rare on cover!) type 31 (JC) type 28 (MN) subtype latticed diamond in use between 1855-69 in use smaller POs Madras postal sub-region – Only a handful of POs are recorded by Martin (Numbers in Early Indian Cancellations 1855-1884 Martin D.R., Col.: pp144: 1970) including this one ‘31’ Waltair (part of Vishakhapatnam AP) – Arrived Madras City 4th August 1868 red circular
Cover fair to fine intact except section held – Stamp fresh attractive condition