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Lot# 5266 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 5266 British Guyana

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    RMSP 1865: Cover from Georgetown to London endorsed "Per West India Steamer", franked by single 1863/68 24 c. yellow-green, perf. 12½, neatly tied by "GEORGETOWN / B. GUIANA / A03" duplex in black (Oct 23). Carried on the RMSP "Eider" to St. Thomas, thence by the "Atrato" to Southampton (where she was quarantined due to yellow fever on board). 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Nov 16) in red at left. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 163. Part of top flap missing but a most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF