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Lot# 4548 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4548 Transvaal

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    Typographed by Adolph Otto, Gustrow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1874 (Oct): 6 d. bright ultramarine, clear impression, rouletted 15½-16, used example (left pane, position 19) on 1875 cover from Marthinus Wesselstroom to the Notary Public in Pretoria, tied by circular "10" numeral obliterator with M.W.STROOM / Z.A.R. / ZUID AFRIKA datestamp at left (June 26). Reverse with Pretoria arrival cds. Cover #62 in the Jorgenson census. A fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, 10-11 March 1964, lot 524.rn                   Robson Lowe (Jonkers sale), London, 22 July 1986, lot 564.rn                   Collection Dr. Alan Drysdall, Spink, 1 March 2006, lot 1057.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF