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Lot# 314 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 314 Ceylon

    1867/70: 6 d. blackish-brown, two examples used on Officers rate cover from Galle to Devonport, endorsed 'via Southampton' and addressed to a Captain in the Royal Engineers; neatly tied by 'B' obliterator. Reverse with GALLE / PAID cds in red (Nov 17) and Devonport arrival cds (Dec 18) in black. An attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF