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Lot# 255 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 255 Brit. Post Turkey

    1856: Great Britain 6 d. lilac used on small 1862 mourning envelope to Elgin, Scotland tied by "C" obliterator of Constantinople, backstamped "British Post Office / Constantinople" cds in red (Jan 15). London cds in red (Jan 24) and struck with framed "MISSENT / TO / LANARK" in blue. Lanark cds and Elgin arrival (Jan 25) on reverse. Slightly soiled but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF