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Lot# 274 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 274 Brit. Post Turkey

    Crimean War 1855: Great Britain 1 d. red-brown, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 16, three single examples used on 1855 cover to Dorking endorsed "October 22nd" at lower left, tied on arrival by London '48' numeral obliterator applied in Greenwich. Reverse with repairable flap tear showing "POST OFFICE / BRITISH ARMY" code B cds in blue (Oct 23), and London and Dorking (Nov 7) datestamps.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF