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Lot# 6327 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6327 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 1876 cover to Johnstone, Scotland tied by circular numeral "1" and by corresponding PRETORIA / Z.A.R. / ZUID AFRIKA datestamp in black. Cape 1864/77 4 d. blue and 6 d. lilac applied for onward transmission and tied by numeral "1" with 'Cape Town / Cape Colony' cds at left (Jan 3, 1877). Reverse with Johnstone cds of receipt (Feb 2) in black. Cover #110 on the Jorgensen census, with insignificant crease away from the adhesives, a charming and attractive combination usage.rnrnProvenance: Robson Lowe, London (Jonkers sale), 22 July 1986, lot 570.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF