Lot# 1850 - 169-172 Auction
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Lot# : 1850 Hungary
1871: Large form dated at base "Budapest 19.7.1879" and signed, with demonetised 1871 Engraved 2 kr. yellow (7), 3 kr. green (4), 5 kr. rose red (59), 10 kr. blue (18), 15 kr. brown (2) and single 25 kr. violet all cancelled by "M.K. POSTA / IGAZGATOSALTO / BUDAPESTEN" oval handstamps in black; with amounts of the returned stamps value in manuscript at side 55 kr. + 1 f. 80 + 2 f. 95 + 12 kr. + 14 kr. Many of the adhesives have faults which presumably led to their return for credit, however this is a truly stunning piece of Hungarian classic philately of excellent appeal to the specialist in these issues.Starting bid : 5,000 CHFHammer price : not sold