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  • Lot# : 5755 Malta

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    1878 (Nov 21): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 15 used on 1878 cover to Naples tied by "A25" barred obliterator in black with "½" in red manuscript showing the balance for UPU rate prepaid in cash, struck with latest recorded usage of double arc "MALTA / PAID" in red (Nov 21) indicating the full amount had been paid. Naples arrival cds (Nov 23) on reverse of a quite beautiful and extremely rare cover.rnCollection George Coates, Christie’s, London, 7 Nov 1990, lot 1091.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF