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Lot# 320 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 320 Great Britain

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    1867/80: 2 s. cobalt, pl. 1, wmk. Spray, lettered GI, a very fine used example tied to 1868 single rate entire letter to Lima, Peru endorsed "p. West Indian Mail, via Southampton", tied by Liverpool / 466 duplex (Dec 16). Single ring British P.O. PANAMA datestamp also on obverse (Jan 7, 1869) in black. London cds in red (Dec 17) on reverse with Lima arrival (Jan 16) in black. The cobalt shade is a very rare stamp on letter. Cert. RPSL (2007) Gi = £ 2'000 off cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF