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Lot# 2111 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2111 Ceylon

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    1857/59: 1 d. blue, 8 d. brown and 1 s. slate-violet, imperforate, wmk. Star; all used on attractive 1860 cover from Colombo to Glasgow endorsed 'Paid, via Marseilles', all tied by barred obliterator in black. The adhesives lifted for inspection and replaced, each with just touched to large margins all round, the 8 d. with negligible surface rub underneath the 1 d. Reverse with COLOMBO / POST PAID datestamp in red (May 26) and Glasgow arrival cds (June 27) in black. A fine and most attractive three colour franking, believed unique. Cert. RPSL (1999).rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey (2009).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF