Page 9 - 148 Years of the Royal Philatelic Society London

In 1875: Slavery finally ended in Portuguese Empire, Tolstoy publishes Anna Kerenina,

Bizet's Carmen premiered, light bulb invented.

At the PSL: Rules of the Society amended and 'Revised Statutes' of thirty articles adopted.

Membership class of 'Corresponding Members' introduced. Dealer's retail sales at meetings.

PSL President was Sir Daniel Cooper, Bart., F.R.G.S. Membership descends to low point of 8.

THE HIGHEST POSTAL RATE RECORDED IN

THE PORTUGUESE INDIA

From the collection of Luiz Moreira Barreiros.

Member since 2013. Lives in Portugal.

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Combination cover. Basseim, June 19, 1875 registered letter to Goa. The block of 12 stamps

of 20 Reis paid the postage of a letter {12 rates) with weight from 22 to 24/8 oz. The two

pairs of 20 Reis and "O : O : 20" {20 Reis) in cash, paid the registration fee {100 Reis). The 4

and 8 Anna stamps of British India paid the registry and postage at Bassein.