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Lot# 3330 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 3330 British Guyana

    1858: Great Britain 1856 1 s. green, a fine horizontal pair in a rich shade, used on 1859 cover from Georgetown to London tied by two fine strikes of the "A03" obliterator in black. Reverse with 'British Guiana' embossed crest in red alongside DEMERARA cds (June 9) and London arrival in blue (June 29). Manuscript endorsement at left on subject matter 'Chinese Immigration'. File folds away from the adhesives, an extremely rare cover Gi = £ 3'600 off cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF