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Lot# 5160 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 5160 Lagos

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    1874: 6 d. blue-green, wmk. CC, perf. 12½, a used example on 1876 cover to London endorsed "per S.S. Africa" tied by "L" in bars obliterator with "LAGOS" code A datestamp (June 9) alongside in black. Manuscript credit '5d.' in red at left and "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds in red (July 9, 1875). London arrival cds on reverse (July 10). A most attractive and rare single franking.rnProvenance: Collection R.B. Sanderson, RL, London, 17 April 1980, lot 202.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF