Losnr. 6370 - 244.-249. Auktion
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Losnr. : 6370 Transvaal
Overprinted "V.R. / Transvaal" 1877 (Nov 27): New Printings on blue paper, 6 d. blue on green, imperforate, optd. Type 6, a used example with large margins all round, tied to 1878 combination cover from Linokana to Hertford, England by circular "31" numeral obliterator in black (Linokana had no datestamp at this date). MARICO / Z.A.R. / ZUID AFRIKA cds in black (April 23) and Cape of Good Hope 1865/76 1 d. carmine pair and strip of four all tied by 'Cape Town / Cape Colony' datestamps (May 3) in black. Carried on the 'Balmoral Castle' with Hertford arrival (May 30) on reverse. Cover #42 in the Jorgensen census. Closed tear at left and slight staining but a scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Alan Drysdall, Spink, Londom, 1 March 2006, lot 1274.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : 1.400 CHF