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Lot# 3251 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 3251 Great Britain

    1883 (Aug 1): 9 d. dull green, lettered BE, a used example of superb deep colour and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, tied to "Parcel Post" label by "Hove B.O. / Brighton" circular datestamp (Aug 3, 1883) in black - the third day of issue. An extraordinarily early usage of this key stamp, age spots at corners not affecting the appearance, rare Gi K25 = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF