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Lot# 7008 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7008 Great Britain

    1887: ½ d. vermilion and 1881 1 d. lilac used on 1891 cover to France tied by "Alderley Edge / F56" duplexes (Dec 2), underpaid and found to be double weight, struck with framed "AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red and taxed on arrival with Duval 1881/92 Postage Due 4 c. black - five examples and single 30 c. black cancelled at Villenouvelle (Dec 31). The 4 c. value is rare on letter (Maury T13+T18), a most unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF