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  • Lot# : 5749 Malta

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    1859 (Dec 16): Great Britain 1857 1 d. red star, perf. 14, used on Soldier's concessionary rate 1859 cover from Malta to New York, endorsed at top "From No. 1202 Pte. Henry Peters 2/15th Regt. Malta" (2nd Batallion, 15th Regiment) and correctly endorsed by Colonel commanding below; tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (Dec 16). 'London / Paid' transit and thence via Liverpool (Jan 3, 1860) on Inman Line 'City of Washington' steamer to New York (Jan 21). The concessionary rate not valid to foreign countries and the letter taxed 21 cents altered to '23c.' in pencil below. Repaired tear through the cover but a most unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF