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Lot# 3573 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 3573 Dominica

    First Issue 1874: 1 s. dull magenta, perf. 12½, a used example on 1874 cover,mailed to London tied by "A07" obliterator of Roseau with faint "Dominica / Paid" cds in red (Oct 28) at left and 'London / Paid' arrival (Nov 14) in red and readdressed locally ("♚ / R" in red) with further London datestamps (same day) on reverse. Manuscript '11' credit to GB in red at left, an exceedingly scarce stamp on letter.rnProvenance: 'Bernardy' Correspondence, RL, Basel, 20 March 1975.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF