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Lot# 6364 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6364 Transvaal

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    Overprinted "V.R. / Transvaal" 1877 (Oct 24): New Printings on buff paper, 3 d. lilac on buff, imperforate, optd. Type 6, a used example with large margins all round on 1878 cover from Pretoria via Upsal to Marabas Stad, Zoutpansberg cancelled by circular numeral "1" obliterator in black. Faint PRETORIA / Z.A.R. / ZUID AFRIKA cds in black on front, and manuscript notation of answer "21/8" at top. The rate was reduced to 3 d. internally on June 1, 1878. Cover #56 in the Jorgensen census. Minor stain and corner of envelope missing at lower right otherwise a fine and very scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF