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Lot# 341 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 341 Great Britain

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    1873/80: 1 s. orange-brown, plate 13, wmk. Spray, a superb used example on 1881 double rate (over ½ ounce, under 1 ounce) cover to Auckland, New Zealand endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by "Glasgow / 159" duplex (May 5). Auckland arrival cds (June 27) on reverse. Minor edge wear to envelope but very scarce, unrecorded in the Brauers census who listed just 16 covers bearing this stamp. Rare Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700.00 CHF