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Lot# 2280 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 2280 British Guyana

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    Lithographic Transfer by Waterlow 1854: First Stone 4 c. blue, a used example with huge margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, tied to 1855 local entire letter from Enterprise to 'City' (Georgetown) endorsed 'per Inland Mail' by circular "BG / L" datestamp in black of Leguan Island Receiving House (Proud D1). Dated internally 'H.C. McNicol, Enterprise 10th May 1855' with double arc "Demerara" datestamp (May 11) on reverse in black. Ironed creases away from the fine adhesive, a rare entire.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 26 Nov 1963, lot 68.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF