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Lot# 1717 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1717 Great Britain

    1883: 3 d. on 3 d. lilac, pl. 21 used with 1880 1½ d. venetian red on 1883 registered cover to Berne, Switzerland neatly tied by '498' numeral obliterators of Manchester with oval Registered / Manchester datestamp at right (Feb 9). Reverse with Neuchatel and Bern cds's (Feb 11). An unusual combination for the UPU 4½ d. rate Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF