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Lot# 3812 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 3812 British Guyana

    1866/71: 12 c. lilac, perf. 10, a used example on 1871 cover from Georgetown to Barbados tied by "Georgetown / A03 / PAID 4" triplex handstamp (Feb 23) struck in red - the rarer type with thin '4', this being the cover from which E.W. Proud took his listing (Proud A6). Reverse with single ring 'Barbados' arrival cds (Feb 26) in black. The cover with sealed closed opening tear and the adhesive with peripheral aging but an extremely rare usage.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF