Losnr. 8293 - 274.-283. Auktion
274.-283. Auktion
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Losnr. : 8293 Fiji
Overprinted "VR" and Surcharged 1877 (Oct 12): "Four Pence" on 3 d. mauve used with Oct 1881 65 d. bright rose, perf. 10 x 12½, on 1883 cover to Berlin tied by "Levuka / Fiji" circular datestamps (June 4) in black. Reverse with circular PLYMOUTH / SHIP-LETTER transit datestamp (Aug 24) and Berlin arrival (Aug 27). A very fine and rare cover.rnrnNote: The cover is directed to 'Königlichen Oberstlieutnant und Abteilungsleiter im Kriegsministerium, (den) Flügeladjutanten Seiner Majestät des Kaiersers und Königs, Herrn von Brauchitsch'. The receiver is Bernhard Eduard Adolf von Brauchitsch (1833-1910), member of a well known noble family serving as officers and generals in the Prussian and Imperial army during the 19th and 20th century. Von Brauchitsch served in 1883 in the Imperial War Ministry and was the Aide-de-camp of Emperor Wilhelm I.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 31 May 1994, lot 2051.Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 750 CHF