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Lot# 3612 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 3612 Grenada

    1858/60: Great Britain 1856 6 d. lilac in a horizontal pair, used on 1858 cover to London tied by two fine strikes of the St. George's "A15" obliterator in black. Reverse with double arc 'Grenada' datestamp in black (Aug 9) with month inverted and London arrival cds (Sept 1) in red. File folds away from the adhesives, a scarce and fine cover. Cert. BPA (1975).rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 21 March 1984, lot 1543; Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 24.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF