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Lot# 1704 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1704 Great Britain

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    1854: Embossed 6 d. dull lilac, a used example with touched to good margins, tied to 1856 entire letter endorsed 'Sweden via Grimsby' from Manchester to Malmö, Sweden by 'Manchester / 498' sideways duplex (code S) in black (Oct 23). Underpaid 8 d. for the route via Grimsby or London with manuscript '6' (pence) for British share, struck with fair INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED in black. Gothenborg cds on front and manuscript notation "36 s." (skilling banco to pay at upper left. A fresh and fine entire.rnrnNote: The prepaid amount was ignored when the cover came to be taxed on arrival.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF