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Lot# 1504 - 213-217 Auction

  • Lot# : 1504 Sweden

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    Catalogue# : 8+16b
    1858: 9 ö. violet and vertical pair of 1866 20 ö. vermilion tied by neat "STOCKHOLM 26/1 1866" cds's in black to Cover to Neuchâtel, with framed "FRANCO." handstamp and manuscript "3 ½" Weiterfranko credit in red crayon alongside reverse with Kiel / Hamburg TPO, Basel-Olten TPO and part Neuchâtel arrival cds's (Jan 31). The 49 öre rate was only applicable from Sept 1, 1868 until March 1, 1869. A very scarce rate and a most attractive cover Facit 8+16, SEK 40'000 for this usage to Switzerland.rnrnProvenance: Collection Silvain Wyler.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,620 CHF