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Lot# 3472 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3472 Thailand

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    1891 (March): Typeset 2 a. on 3 a. green & blue, surcharged in black (Gibbons type 20), an irregular strip of four and single 1887 4 a. green & blue used on 1891 mourning envelope to Paris all tied by 'Bangkok / 2' datestamps (Aug 1) in black. Reverse with Paris arrival cds (Sept 3). Correctly rated at 12 atts UPU rate. Some minor aging around perforations not detracting from the marvellous appearance of an extremely rare cover Gi = £ 1'800 off cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF