Lot# 3368 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
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Lot# : 3368 British Guyana
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1866/71: 2 c. orange and 8 c. brownish pink, perf. 10, used on 1870 cover and contents from Georgetown to New York, slightly overlapped and tied by "A03" obliterators in black. Reverse with double ring 'Demerara' datestamp (Aug 8) of despacth, and front with manuscript '4' British credit and 'N.Y. Steamship' charge mark of arrival. An interesting letter mentions the (Kaieteur) Falls 'twice as high as Niagara'.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 220 CHF -
