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Lot# 4699 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 4699 Gibraltar

    1868: Great Britain 1 d. red pl. 108, 2 d. blue pl. 9 in a horizontal pair and 1867 6 d. mauve pl. 6 used on cover to Boston, USA all tied by "A26" obliterators in black with GIBRALTAR cds below (Nov 9). Carried via London (Nov 16) and thence to Boston with '3 Cents' credit handstamp in red. Some edge wear to envelope at right but a charming three colour franking at the scarce and short-lived 11 d. single rate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF