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Lot# 6209 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 6209 Cape of Good Hope

    Griqualand West 1864/77: Cape 1 s. green used on 1874 cover (Birdseye correspondence) from De Beers to London endorsed 'per Royal Mail Steamer' tied by 'leaf' obliterators in black with DE BEERS N.R. circular datestamp alongside (Oct) in black. 'Cape Town / Cape Colony' transit cds (Oct 10) in black and 'London / Paid' arrival datestamp (Nov 20) in red all on obverse. A most attractive and rare usage.rnrnProvenance: 'Rectangular Issues', Spink, Sept 2007, lot 107.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF