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Lot# 6131 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 6131 Cape of Good Hope

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    De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 s. bright emerald-green, a used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, small scissor sut at top not affecting the appearance, cancelled by full strike of "250" numeral obliterator of Devonport. Rare and most attractive, probably unique. Cert. RPSL (1959) Gi = £ 700+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Emerson C. Huston, Harmers, June 1961, lot 509.rn                        Collection Maria de la Queillerie, Harmers, May 1970, lot 361.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF