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Lot# 6042 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6042 Mafeking

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    Narrow Setting 1900 (April 6-10): Baden-Powell 3 d. deep blue on blued horizontally laid paper, a used example on cover addressed to a civilian, 'Mr. W. Dreessen, Riesle's Hotel, Mafeking' tied by MAFEKING / C.G.H. datestamp (April 16) in black. Slight staining to envelope endorsed "S.A. Stamps" and typical vertical file fold well away from the adhesive. A scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF