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Lot# 2387 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 2387 Virgin Islands

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    1899 (Jan): ½ d. yellow green, showing variety "HAΓFPENNY", showing variety "HALFPFNNY" and 4 d. brown showing variety "FOUR PENCF" variety, all used on 1904 cover to Roseau, Dominica tied by "A91" obliterators with 'Tortola' cds at left (May 2) and 'Dominica' arrival cds (May 5) on reverse in black. An extraordinary usage of the three varieties on one cover, probably the item referrred to in the Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia on page 177.rnProvenance: RL, Jan 1986.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900.00 CHF