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Lot# 4319 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4319 Malta

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    1876 (April 14): Great Britain 1875/76 2½ d. rosy mauve, pl. 2, a used example with variety "LH / FL" error of lettering on 1876 envelope from Malta to Pangbourne near Reading tied by horizontal "MALTA / A25" duplex (April  14) with reverse showing Reading (April 19) and Pangbourne datestamps in black. The rare adhesive with some age spots and the cover sensibly restored at top for display, the extent of which can be seen on the original certificate. The sole recorded usage of this stamp on letter in Malta. Unique. Cert. RPSL (1928) Gi = £ 3'500 off cover.rnProvenance: Collection H.S. Damsell, RL, London, 16 Nov 1955, lot 79; Collection George Coates, RL, London, 7 Nov 1990, lot 1284.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF