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Lot# 182 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 182 Mauritius

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    Rodrigues Island 1895/99: Mauritius 18 c. green & ultramarine, a single example used on 1901 registered cover to Port Louis tied by fair "RODRIGUES" cds (April 16) in black with "REGISTERED / No. 52" at left and oval "Registered / Mauritius" arrival (April 24) in red. Carried by the vessel "Chocolate Girl" under the annual contract with the Mauritian Government. A very rare usage from this small island - in 1843 the population was just 250 people.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF