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Lot# 1509 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1509 Ceylon

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    1857/59: 5 d. chestnut and 1 d. blue, fine four margined examples with the 1 d. showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on 1861 cover to London endorsed 'via Southampton', tied by barred oval obliterators in black. Reverse with GALLE / STEAMER LETTER datestamp (Dec 13) in red and obverse with 'London / Paid' arrival (Jan 18, 1861). The stamps have been lifted for checking and replaced. A scarce cover. Cert. RPSL (1994).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold