Lot# 9170 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Ceylon & Maldive Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Ceylon
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Lot# : 9170 Ceylon
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1882 (Oct): 16 c. on 24 c. green, surcharged by Government printer in black, a used example on 1883 cover to England in combination with 1883 4 c. rosy mauve tied by "20" numeral obliterator with "Dodanduwa" despatch cds adjacent (Feb 5) in black. reverse with 'Colombo / Paid' cds (Feb 6) and Leeds arrival (Feb 28). The surcharge issue is scarce on letter.Starting bid : 120 CHFHammer price : 140 CHF -
