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Lot# 1677 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1677 Great Britain

    1864/79: 1 d. red, Plate 120, twelve examples on 1873 cover used to pay the 1 shilling rate to Madras, India, all tied by eight strikes of the 'Nottingham / 583' duplex (Dec 4) in black. Reverse with "Sea / Post Office / E" cds (Dec 12) and carried on the 'Hydaspes' from Suez. Extremely unusual franking and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF