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Lot# 552 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 552 Zululand

    1888/96: Lot two multiples and a cover incl. Overprinted 'ZULULAND' at Pietermaritzburg 1888 Natal ½ d. dull green, without stop, an unused block of eight of fine colour and superb unmounted og.; Overprinted 'ZULULAND' by De La Rue 1893 Natal 6 d. dull purple, a used block of nine in a deep shade, all cancelled by ESHOWE / ZULULAND cds's (April 10, 1896) in black; and 1894/96 2½ d. dull mauve & ultramarine, a vertical strip of three used on registered 1896 cover to Paris, all tied by ESHOWE / ZULULAND cds's (May 9) in black. Large oval 'R' at left and 'Registered / London' oval datestamp of transit (June 8) in red on front. Reverse with 'Durban / Natal' transit (May 11) and Paris arrival cds (June 8).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF