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Lot# 4761 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 4761 Cape of Good Hope

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    1855/63: 1 d. deep rose-red on cream paper, a used sheet marginal block of four with large margins all round and of dramatic appearance on 1861 second sheet of entire letter to Cape Town; cancelled by two strikes of the CGH obliterator in black. Reverse with oval framed PORT ELIZABETH despatch (March 18) and CAPE TOWN arrival (March 21) in red. First pair affected by vertical file fold and a further stamp with repaired tear, manuscript 'Lot 7' in ink at right (which rather dates the covers provenance back to the early 1900's), however despite the imperfections, a cover of great visual appeal and considerable rarity.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF