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  • Lot# : 5732 Cyprus

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    1879 (May 6): Great Britain 1876/79 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 13 used on 1879 cover from Limassol to London endorsed 'via Brindisi' tied by fine "975" obliterator with LIMASSOL / CYPRUS datestamp alongside (May 6, code B) and 'London / Paid' arrival in red (May 19) at left. Reverse with top flap missing and fine LARNACA / CYPRUS transit cds (May 7, code A). Superb strikes on a fresh and fine cover.rnProvenance: Collection J.C. North, RL, London, 2 May 1956, lot 52; Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 16.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold