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  • Lot# : 3649 Grenada

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    Type 18 Surcharge 1890 (Dec): 1 d. on 2 s. orange, a single example, a vertical pair and a horizontal strip of five all used on Grenada 2 d. registration envelope, size F, to Torquay all tied by 'GRENADA / DE 31 / 90' datestamps in black. The central stamp in the strip of five showing variety "Wide Space between TWO and SHILLINGS", the stamps numbered in manuscript on the envelope. Reverse with London and Torquay datestamps (Jan 15, 1891). A few small imperfections of no significance, a very rare issue on letter and a magnificent cover.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 26 Nov 1963, lot 259; 'A Midlands Philatelist', RL, London, 10 Feb 1982, lot 406.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF