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Lot# 6422 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6422 Transvaal

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    Arms Issue 1885/93: 1 s. green perf. 12½ x 12, a used example with a diagonally bisected example on 1891 registered double rate cover to Frankfurt on Main, Germany tied by oval framed GEREGISTREERD / JOHANNESBURG datestamp in red-violet (Dec 5). Reverse with oval 'Registered Letter Office / Cape Town' transit in red (Dec 9), London tranasit on front in red and reverse with Frankfurt arrival (Dec 28). File folds away from the adhesives. An unusual commerical usage: double letter = 1 s., registration = 6d., and a rare unlisted franking.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ernest Hunt.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF