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  • Lot# : 5158 Lagos

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    1875 (Feb): 3 d. red-brown, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, two examples used on 1875 cover to Wolverhamptontied by "LAGOS" code B datestamps in black (Oct 30). Manuscript credit '5d.' in red at right and "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds in red (Dec 5). Wolverhampton arrival cds on reverse (Dec 6). Minimal aging, a remarkable and very rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection William C. Hinde; Collection L. Du P. Chiappini.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF