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  • Lot# : 184 Denmark

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    Catalogue# : 8+11A+13A
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    1858: 8 sk. green imperf. in mixed franking with 1864 2 sk. blue and 4 sk. red, both perf. 13:12½, tied by numeral '1' at Copenhagen to registered 1866 envelope to Dublin with "KJØBENHAVN 22 12 S 4" despatch cds, framed "Anbefalet" in red and handwritten "8 sk" , "DENMARK (CROWN) REGISTERED" in red, and "REGISTERED 25 DE 66 LONDON" in red alongside as well as "H&K PACT DE 25 66" transit and "DUBLIN REGISTERED DE 25 66" arrival cds's on reverse. The only cover known from Denmark to Ireland franked with skilling definitives, these paying the 14 sk. letter rate while the 8 sk. registration fee was paid in cash and noted on the front. Some stamp irregularities, but a unique showpiece Facit 8+11+13.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold