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Lot# 6112 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 6112 Cape of Good Hope

    De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 d. brownish-red, a used example with clear to large margins all round, used on 1865 envelope to Lance Wood, The Lakes, tied by crisp strike of CGH obliterator in black. Reverse with oval framed GEORGE despatch datestamp (July 24) in black. A charming and rare example of the local 1d. rate.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF