Lot# 4290 - Auction 265-273
Auction 265-273
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Lot# : 4290 Cyprus
1879 (March 27): Great Britain 1876/79 2½ d. rosy mauve pl. 12, a single example used on cover to Florence, Italy tied by "942" obliterator with LARNACA / CYPRUS datestamp alongside (March 27, code A). Struck with exceedingly scarce framed "TOO LATE" handstamp in black (see Parmenter & Gordon page 1/47, this being the sole recorded example therein). Reverse with Brindisi transit cds and Firenze arrival (April 11) and re-addressed to Viareggio (April 12). An Exhibition item.Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHFHammer price : 4,000.00 CHF