Lot# 3369 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
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Lot# : 3369 British Guyana
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1866/71: 6 c. dull blue, perf. 10, a single example imperforate or separated by scissors on three sides, used on 1873 cover from Anna Catherina to Falkirk, Scotland endorsed 'per private Steamer Demerara', tied by bold strike of "BG / W4C" in black (Feb 28) with repeated strike on reverse (Proud D2). Framed GREENOCK / SHIP / LETTER in black on front with British '1½' credit in red manuscript alongside. Backrnstamped at Greenock and Falkirk (March 28). Minor age spot on the adhesive but a rare and most appealing cover.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 1,200 CHF -
