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Lot# 5540 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 5540 St. Vincent

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    1858 (June 23): Great Britain 1857 1 d. red, perf. 14 and 6 d. lilac used on 1858 cover endorsed 'Per Royal Mail Steam Packet' from Kingstown to the Duke of Polignac in Paris via London, each tied by "A10" obliterators in black. On arrival the cover was readdressed to the Duke in Ems with France 1853 40 c. orange tied by dotted lozenge and backstamped London (July 17) in blue, Paris (July 18), Mainz (July 19) and Bad Ems (July 20) in black. A few minor imperfctions but a remarkable, famous and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 503.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF