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Lot# 6206 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 6206 Cape of Good Hope

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    Combination Cover 1878 (April): Transvaal November 1877 rouletted 'V.R. / Transvaal' on 6 d. blue on green (Gi. 126), a fine example tied by '43' circular numeral obliterator to 1878 cover from Upsal to Berlin in combination with Cape 1871/76 ½ d. grey-black, 1 d. carmine-red and 1864/77 6 d. bright violet tied by 'Cape Town / Cape Colony' datestamps in black (May 3) and by '2½d.' split rate handstamp in red. 'London / Paid' cds on front (May 29) and reverse with Berlin arrival cds (May 31). Small piece of flap cut away. British Occupaation period cover #39 in the Jorgenson census. A charming and very rare cover.rnrnProvenance: 'Rectangular Issues', Spink, Sept 2007, lot 145.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF