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Lot# 342 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 342 Great Britain

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    1873/80: 4 d. vermilion, plate 15, a used vertical pair on 1877 cover from Johnstown, Ireland to Rockhampton, Queensland endorsed "Brisbane" at left, tied by "Thurles / 429" duplexes in black, with reverse showing "Johnstown" despatch cds (July 10) and Rockhampton cds (Sept 7) and thence to "Marlborough" (Sept 10) with arrival in black. The envelope with slight edge wear and trivial aging to adhesives but a rare franking for the single (under ½ ounce) rate. Cert. Dr. Knopke (2003) Gi = £ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF