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Lot# 4076 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4076 Cape of Good Hope

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    1855/63: 1 s. yellow-green on white paper, a used example with good even margins all round in combination with 6 d. deep blue, equally fine, on 1860 cover from Beaufort to Cape Town tied by crisp strike of CGH obliterator in black. Reverse with oval framed BEAUFORT datestamp in black (June 16) and oval CAPE TOWN arrival in red (June 20). Tiny tear at top of front panel and minor acid ink in address but a charming and rare franking that opens well for Exhibit display. Cert. BPA (2018).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF