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Lot# 4357 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4357 Gibraltar

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    1865 (Jan 20): Great Britain 1862 6 d. lilac used on 1865 cover from Gibraltar to London, Canada West tied by "A26" obliterator with GIBRALTAR cds alongside (Jan 20). Underpaid presumably as the destination read London; struck with "INSUFFICIENTLY / * / PREPAID" in black (of the type later supplied to Gibraltar) and two line "INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID" with handstruck "2d." charge marking and Canadian "UNPAID 5" handstamp. Reverse with Hamilton and London datestamps (Feb 11) of receipt. Small stain at lower right but a charming and very unusual cover.rnProvenance: Collection Geoffrey Osborn, Christie's, London, 14 May 1991, lot 1163.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold