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Lot# 3076 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 3076 Great Britain

    1856 (Nov): 1 d. red-brown, Die II, perf. 14, lettered DG, a used example on small piece tied by fine strike of the Pearson Hill "Opera Glass" Trial cancellation (code B) in black (April 1, 1858) with offset strike from reverse above. Scarce: in use for ten days only.rnrnProvenance: RL, London, 12 Feb 1947, lot 276.rn                       Collection Stranack, RL, London, 17 March 1955, lot 626.                rn                       RL, London, 24-25 Sept 1969, lot 1492.rn                  
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF