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Lot# 2292 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 2292 Mauritius

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    1848/59: Post Paid 2 d. pale blue or greyish, Worn Impression, position 7 on the sheet of twelve subjects and showing 'PENOE' error clearly at base, neatly cancelled by near complete MAURITIUS / GPO datestamp (Dec 24, 1857) in black. Thinned at base but not affecting the charming appearance - extremely unusual for a Post Paid to be cancelled solely by the datestamp Gi = £ 3'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Sept. 1969, lot 40; Collection Hiroyuki Kanai, Nov. 1993, lot 146.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF