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Lot# 3976 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3976 Great Britain

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    1872: Cover from London to Yokohama, Japan franked at 2/8 d. rate with unusual combination of 1858 2 d. blue pl. 14, 1867/80 3 d. rose pl. 8 (three examples) and a single 3 d. rose pl. 9 used with 1872 strip of three 6 d. buff pl. 11 tied by London duplexes (Nov 15) in black. Reverse with 'Hong Kong' transit cds (Dec 27) and British P.O. YOKOHAMA arrival cds in blue (Jan 5, 1873). A most unusual example of two plates of the same stamp on letter. An attractive three colour franking to a scarce destination. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF