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Lot# 6368 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6368 Cape of Good Hope

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    De La Rue Printing 1863/64: 1 s. bright emerald-green, a used example with ample to huge margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base,  in a vibrant shade, lightly tied by CGH obliterator to 1863 cover to London. Reverse with circular CAPE TOWN / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE datestamp (June 20) in red. Front struck by "LONDON PAID' arrival cds in red (July 22). A most attractive cover with this extremely rare franking. Cert. BPA (1990).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF