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  • Lot# : 5768 Malta

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    1862 (July 11): Great Britain 1862 9 d. bistre, a horizontal pair in a deep shade, used on 1862 triple rate cover from Malta to Sir Adrian Dingli at the Colonial Office in Downing Street, London endorsed 'per French Packet' tied by horizontal MALTA / A25 duplexes (July 11). Reverse with near complete Malta Government red wax seal and London arrival (July 17) in red. Some minor aging and two file folds well away from the adhesives, but a very rare and charming franking.rnNote: Sir Adrian Dingli (1810-1900) was Chief Justice of Malta.rnProvenance: Collection Francisco, Christie's, London, 22 March 1989, lot 2310.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF