Lot# 2285 - Auction 222-226
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Lot# : 2285 Mauritius
1848/49: Post Paid 2 d. deep blue on greyish paper, Earliest Impression, two large to huge margined examples, positions 6 and 12 on the sheet of twelve subjects, tied to 1849 cover and large part back to Calcutta endorsed 'p. Paragon', tied by circular barred obliterators in black. Crowned 'MAURITIUS / GPO' datestamp below (July 26) in black and reverse with 'Calcutta / Ship Letter' framed datestamp of arrival in black. The somewhat fragile cover is blessed by two absolutely superb adhesives. Cert. BPA (2013) Gi = £ 52'000 off cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, March 1970, lot 10.Starting bid : 30,000 CHFHammer price : not sold