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Lot# 309 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 309 Ceylon

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    1863/66: 2 d. grey-green horizontal pair, 6 d. sepia and 1866 10 d. vermilion, all used on 1867 double rate cover from Kandy to Birmingham endorsed 'via Marseilles' tied by barred oval obliterators in black. KANDY / FREE cds in red at left (April 29) and reverse with GALLE / PAID cds in red and Birmingham arrival cds (May 27) in black. A spectacular and attractive three colour franking. Cert. RPSL (2016).rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, 3 April 1963, lot 836.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF