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  • Lot# : 6166 Norway

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    Tyrifjord Steamship Co 1887: 5 öre scarlet and pale red, perf. 12½, an unused example of fine appearance but with small thin spot on large part og., and a pen-cancelled example used on reverse of 1888 cover from mailed to Ellisted (Fyen), Denmark, franked additionally on obverse with Posthorn 10 öre carmine tied by 'Skjardalen' cds (17/8) in black. Thence via Norre Aaby (19/8) and Eiby. Returned from Middlefahrt (19/8) with green & black on white "Ubekjendt / Inconnu" label with manuscript "Adressen ubekjendt" and signed. Large piece of cover missing and restored but nevertheless rare.rnNote: The Steampship Tyrvi sailed between Honefoss and Vikersund on Lake Tyrifjord, both towns had previously come under the Drammen Local Post. This stamp would have paid for transport across the Lake to a Government Post Office. Local Posts were cancelled by decree on 31 Dec 1888, thus the period of use for a Tyrvi 5 öre was very brief.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF