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Lot# 4146 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 4146 Montserrat

    1853 (Dec 10): Entire letter from Montserrat to Basingstoke, England prepaid '1/-' in red manuscript, struck with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / MONTSERRAT" in red, over-watered attempt at strike at right. Reverse with double arc 'Montserrat despatch cds in black (Dec 10) and London and Basingstoke (Jan 5, 1854) datestamps on obverse. A fresh and fine entire with a good strike of this rare marking Gi = £ 4'750.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF