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  • Lot# : 809 Cape of Good Hope

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    1855/63: 4 d. blue and 1 s. bright yellow-green, used on 1862 cover endorsed 'British and Foreign rate paid, per. R.M. Steamer Briton via Ostende' and tied by bold strike of triangular CGH triangular obliterator in black. Reverse with Cape Town despatch cds in red on (Jan 21) and front showing '1s.' credit in red crayon alongside two London transit datestamps (Feb 22) in red and oval PD. Calais cds of the following day and thence to Augsburg with half-round arrival on reverse in black (Feb 24). The stamps with margins trimmed but beautifully applied and tied. A charming and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF