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Lot# 296 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 296 Great Britain

    1855/57: 4 d. rose-carmine, 6 d. pale lilac and 1 s. green, all used on 1861 entire letter endorsed 'p. France' to Naples, tied by "Huddersfiled / 387" duplexes (July 4) in black. Circular 'PD' in red on obverse and reverse with London cds in red, Genova cds (July 7) and Naples arrival in red (July 10). A delightful and rare Surface Printed 1-2-3 entire. rnrnNote: The 1/10 d. rate for a ½ ounce letter was in force from Jan 1, 1857 until June 1, 1861 when a 1 shilling rate was announced in error. This was corrected on June 21, 1861 and thus this letter paid the newly corrected rate.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF