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Lot# 4031 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4031 Cape of Good Hope

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    1853 (July): 4 d. blue on lightly blued paper, a fine pair and a single example, with close to clear margins all round, used on 1856 cover to London endorsed 'p. Devastation' and tied by CGH obliterators in black. Reverse with CAPE TOWN / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE cds in red (July 14) and London arrival cds (Sept 3) in red. The pair lifted for checking and hinged back into place, the cover with repaired tear through face panel. Attached article from Transvaal Philatelist (Feb 1998) with this cover.rnrnNote: HMS Devastation, a paddle sloop launched in 1841, sailed from Simons Bay on July 18, 1856 under Captain E. Marshall.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF