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Lot# 364 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 364 Great Britain

    1883 (Aug 1): 4 d. dull green, two examples used with 1 s. dull green on 1884 cover to Cape Coast Castle, Gold Coast endorsed "per Cameroon via Liverpool", carried at five times single rate (over 1½ ounces and under 2 ounces), neatly tied by "Glasgow / 159" duplexes (May 16) in black. Manuscript '5' in red confirming the rate and the credit amount due to Gold Coast. The stamps without the usual fading, an important cover for the issue in magnificent quality.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF