Lot# 4289 - Auction 265-273
Auction 265-273
-> Catalogue 267: BRITISH POST OFFICES ABROAD - The DUBOIS collection (part II)
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Lot# : 4289 Cyprus
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1878 (Aug 21): Great Britain 1876 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 11, a horizontal pair used on 1878 mourning envelope to Major Withers, Brigade Major at Aden tied by two strikes of the "942" obliterator. Reverse with LARNACA / CYPRUS despatch datestamp (Aug 21, code A), carried on the "Gwalior" with 'SEA POST OFFICE / E' datestamp (Aug 30) and Aden arrival datestamp. A few small opening faults do not detract from the appearance of a scarce and fine cover used within a month of the Post Office at Larnaca opening.Starting bid : 400.00 CHFHammer price : 1,300.00 CHF -
