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Lot# 1512 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1512 Ceylon

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    1857/59: 8 d. brown, a used example with clear to fine margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on small 1860 envelope from Jaffna to Cauterets, France endorsed 'France - via Suez, Marseilles' tied by over-inked oval barred obliterator in black. Reverse with JAFFNA / POST PAID datestamp in red, with date inverted, alongside three French transits and arrival (Sept 29). Obverse with Marseille entry marking in red alongside framed PD in red. The stamp lifted and replaced, the envelope a trifle soiled but very rare - a unique franking. Cert. RPSL (2000).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF