tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 6156 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 6156 Cape of Good Hope

    1 / 2
    Download main picture Share
    1871/76: 1 d. carmine-red, fifteen examples used to pay 1/3 d. single rate 1880 on cover from Amalienstein to the Berlin Missionarty Society, Berlin endorsed 'With the first Mail Steamer' tied by late use of the triangular CGH obliterators in black (customary from this town, formerly Zoar). Reverse with framed oval PORT ELIZABETH transit datestamp (Dec 27) in black, 'Cape Town / Cape Colony' cds, London cds in red (Jan 25, 1881) and Berlin arrival. Red split rate '5' in crayon on front of a delightful and very rare cover.rnrnProvenance: 'Rectangular Issues', Spink, Sept 2007, lot 149.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF