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Lot# 4350 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4350 Gibraltar

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    1873 (Oct 20): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 164, 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 14, two examples and 1873 6 d. grey pl. 12 in a horizontal pair used on 1873 cover from Gibraltar to Angela College (now a designated historical site), Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia tied by five strikes of the "A26" obliterator, GIBRALTAR cds (Oct 30) and endorsed across stamps 'Pd.' in manuscript. Reverse with London datestamp (Oct 25), 'Windsor / Ont.' cds in blue (Nov 12) and Victoria arrival (Nov 28). An extraordinary destination and a charming cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF