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Lot# 3077 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3077 Denmark

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    1857 (Dec 21): Cover from Hjørring via Sweden to Arendal, Norway, bearing 1854 Skilling 8 s. green in a horizontal strip of three, a fine and fresh multiple with vibrant colour and good to large margins all round, tied by '26' numeral with matching "HJÖRING 21 12 1857" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with "NYBORG 26 12 1857" transit cds. Only about ten covers are recorded with the 24 skilling rate via Sweden to Norway in the July 1854 tariff. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking not distracting at all. Cert. Møller (2001) Facit 5.rnProvenance: Collection J. J. Englau, Corinphila sale 64 (1981), lot 5183; Corinphila sale 126 (May 2001), lot 6041.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF