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  • Lot# : 2275 British Guyana

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    Fresh Lithographic Transfers by Waterlow 1857/59: Second Stone 1 c. dull red, Type B with 'O' of ONE small, a used example with large even margins all round, tied to 1859 cover to London by "Demerara" single ring datestamp (Dec 1) in black. Manuscript '6' (pence) prepaid at right and reverse with part double arc Demerara cds and London arrival in red. The letter-sheet cleaned to reduce minor staining, file fold well away from the superb adhesive. A lovely cover. Opinion Robson Lowe (1973).rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 26 Nov 1963, lot 79; Collection W.A. Townsend, Harmers, London, 20 Oct 1969, lot 28.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500.00 CHF