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Lot# 651 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 651 Mauritius

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    1859: Britannia 6 d. blue, a fine example with large margins all round, close but clear at top right, used in combination with 1860 perf. 2 d. blue, each tied by dumb obliterators in black to October 1860 entire letter from Port Louis endorsed 'via Marseille' to Bordeaux. Reverse with 'Mauritius / GPO' despatch cds (Oct 6) and front with red entry marking (Nov 7). Charged '24' décimes due on receipt in manuscript. A rare mixed issue usage. Signed Calves. Cert. E. Diena (1998).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF