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Lot# 4019 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 4019 Grenada

    Type 19 Surcharge 1891 (Jan): 1 d. on 8 d. grey-brown, two used blocks of twelve (6 x 2) showing twelve tête-bêche pairs, used on 1891 large registered 2 d. postal stationery envelope to Bristol, trimmed at left and flap tear, all tied by circular "D" village datestamps (Feb 23) in blue and by 'Grenada' datestamps in black. 'Registered / London' transit in black on front (March 12) and reverse with Bristol arrival cds. Despite imperfections, a remarkable and very rare 2 shilling rate cover Gi = £ 840 off cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF