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Lot# 2089 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2089 Cape of Good Hope

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    1863: 6 d. bright emerald green, a used example with clear to huge margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on 1863 cover to Ilminster, England tied by CGH triangular obliterator in black. Reverse with CAPE TOWN / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE datestamp of despatch (Oct 21) in red and front with PAID / DEVONPORT / CAPE PACKET cds of entry in red (Nov 21). Manuscript '11d.' credit notation on front in red crayon. A fine and most attractive cover. Cert. Holcombe (1988).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Franschhoek', June 2012, lot 322.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF