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Lot# 4563 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4563 Transvaal

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    Typographed by J.F. Celliers on behalf of the Stamp Commission, Pretoria 1875/76: 6 d. deep blue on stout hard surfaced paper, imperforate, a used example on 1877 cover to Lee, Kent tied by circular numeral and by 'Cape Town / Cape Colony' transit cds (Jan 12). Mailed from Pretoria with faint datestamp and struck with oval framed DU TOIT'S PAN datestamp (typically erroneous with July 6 for January 6) in black with Cape of Good Hope 1864/77 4 d. blue and 6 d. lilac tied by oval of bars obliterators. Reverse with London cds in red (Feb 7). Cover #113 in the Jorgensen census. Small corner of envelope missing but a rare and most unusual combination usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF