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Lot# 4281 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4281 Cyprus

    1878 (Nov 20): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. rose-red pl. 13, two examples the lower with fault, further fine example from pl.15 and 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 179 used on cover from Larnaca to Florence, Italy all tied by four strikes of the "942" obliterator with slightly smudged LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp adjacent (Nov 20). Reverse with Brindisi transit cds and Firenze arrival (Nov 28). Closed opening tears at top but nevertheless rare.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 950.00 CHF