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  • Lot# : 4252 Russia

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    Crimean War 1856 (July 24): Great Britain 1855 1 d. red-brown, wmk. Large Crown, Die II, perf. 14 used on 1856 cover from the Crimea to Blackheath, London endorsed 'via Marseilles' tied by "OXO" obliterators in blue. Reverse with BRITISH ARMY POST OFFICE datestamp in red (July 24) and London arrival cds (Aug 5) alongside 'Blackheath' arrival. Forwarded to Esher with further 1 d. red tied by London '50' numeral obliterator in black. A fine and most unusual usage. Cert. Holcombe (1984).rnProvenance: H.R. Harmers, London, 10-13 Nov. 1975, lot 1064; Collection André Bollen, Heinrich Köhler, 8 Feb. 1983, lot 180.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF