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Lot# 9101 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 9101 Ceylon

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    Recess by De La Rue 1863/66: 1 d. deep blue, wmk. Crown CC type 5, perf. 12½, a used horizontal strip of five above a strip of four, applied to reverse of 1868 envelope from Colombo to London endorsed "via Southampton", all cancelled by barred obliterator handstamps in black with "Colombo" (May 4) despatch cds at left and both 'Galle / Paid' and 'London / Paid' cds's adjacent. Opening tear below the adhesives but a most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF