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Lot# 5380 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5380 Great Britain

    1862: 1s. green, plate 1, lettered DK with variety "K in circle", tied by duplex Manchester/498 dated 20 DE 64 to cover to Switzerland. The letter was routed via France and bears 5 transit marks as well as a red PP. A very fine and rare cover, just 14 covers recorded with this spectacular variety.rnProvenance: Christies, 3 March 1992, lot 179
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF