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Lot# 2048 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2048 Cape of Good Hope

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    1861 (Feb 23): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky blue, used example with good to imperceptibly touched, used on attractive 1861 mourning envelope to Cape Town tied by crisp strike of CGH triangular obliterator in black. Reverse with oval framed MOWBRAY datestamp (July 17) in red and oval CAPE TOWN arrival of the same day in red. Fold to envelope at left of no significance, a delightful and very rare example of this issue on cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF