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  • Lot# : 5762 Malta

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    1871 (June 23): Great Britain 1867 3 d. rose pl. 6 and 1867/70 6 d. violet pl. 9 used on 1871 cover from Malta to Marianopol, Sea of Azof, Russia tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (June 23) with both 'P.D.' and straight line FRANCO in red, '7¾' credit in red manuscript alongside and "Wfr.2" weiterfranko at left. Russian Postal Wagon 3-4 datestamp on reverse. Faults largely to reverse and aging but a very scarce destination at this date.rnProvenance: Collection Francisco, Christe's, London, 22 March 1989, lot 2327.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF