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Lot# 1540 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1540 Ceylon

    1868: 1 d.blue, perf. 14 used with 1867/70 2 d. yellow and 9 d. blackish-brown, used on 1871 entire letter from Colombo to London endorsed 'via Brindisi' tied by Colombo duplexes (Sept 30) on despatch. London arrival cds (Oct 28) in red below. A few perforation imperfections and the entire with two creases but an unusual three colour mixed issue make up of the 1 shilling rate.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF