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Lot# 3062 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 3062 Great Britain

    1857 (Sept): 1 d. rose-red, Die II, perf. 14, lettered JF, a used example on small cover from London to Worcester tied by fine strike of the Pearson Hill "Opera Glass" Trial cancellation (code B) in black (April 7, 1858) with offset strike from reverse above. Reverse with Worcester arrival cds (April 8). Superb and scarce: in use for ten days only.rnProvenance: Collection Ron Alcock, Phillips, London, 26 Nov 1992, lot 425.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF