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Lot# 6316 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6316 Great Britain

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    1870 (Oct): Group two printed matter entire letters sent from London abroad incl. single rate entire to Paris bearing ½d. rose-red plate 14, a fresh example tied by barred 'FB' obliterator of the London foreign branch, reverse with "PARIS POSTE-RESTANTE" arrival cds (Jan 9, 80). Also double rate printed matter entire letter directed to St. Gallen, Switzerland bearing ½d. rose plate 3 in a horizontal pair, a fine and fresh multiple tied by numeral "LONDON 1 AP 71 - 10" duplex datestamp, red PD in oval alongside, reverse with arrival cds (April 3, 1871). An attractive and interesting printed matter item, despatched by the London City Swiss Club, a society of Swiss businessmen in London.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF