Losnr. 1372 - 309.-320. Auktion
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Losnr. : 1372 Gibraltar
1856, GB used abroad, 6 d. deep lilac, plate 1, with 1857, 4 d. rose, horizontal pair, used on cover, from Gibraltar to New York, dated 23 November 1861, tied by "A26" numeral, with Gibraltar datestamp 23 November and "PAID/LIVERPOOL/SHIP" tombstone dated 3 December 1861 alongside, endorsed "To be forwarded per first steamer from Liverpool or Southampton", New York arrival dated 5 December, horizontal filing crease well clear of stamps, perfs slightly dulled across top of 4 d. and lower left on 6 d. but do not detract, the 4 d. has a pre-fix horizontal fold at very top, almost indistinguishable and the "A26" cancel on the 6 d. is slightly oxidised, a fine example, scarce mailing and combination of Surface Printed, from the well known "Gomez, New York" correspondence.rnrnProvenance: Ex. G.C. Dyer Collection, Christies, 14 November 1984.Ausruf : 500 CHFZuschlag : nicht verkauft