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Lot# 4025 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4025 Bahamas

    1859 (Nov 26): Cover at single rate from Nassau to Hoboken, NJ, USA franked by Great Britain 1858 2 d. blue, pl. 7 in a horizontal pair, applied slightly off the edge of the cover, cancelled by "AO5" obliterator in black and also tied by "SHIP LETTER NEW YORK" circular datestamp (Dec 2) in black. Reverse with flap opened for display and showing fine BAHAMAS double arc cds (Nov 26, code B). A superb and extremely rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Andre Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 845.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold