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  • Lot# : 5264 British Guyana

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    RMSP 1871: Cover (crest of the West India Regiment on reverse) from Georgetown to Worthing, franked by single 1866/71 24 c. yellow-green, perf. 10, tied by "GEORGETOWN / B. GUIANA / A03" duplex in black. Carried on the RMSP "Arno" to St. Thomas, thence by the "Elbe" to Southampton with Worthing arrival cds (Jan 11, 1872). Readdressed to London with 1864/79 1 d. red tied by bold "Worthing / 923" duplex in black (Jan 20). Some wrinkles but an attractive and unusual cover. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 162.rnProvenance: Collection Baron Jakob von Uexkull, DF. Zurich, 19 Nov 1997, lot 20081.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF