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Lot# 3230 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 3230 New Brunswick

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    1851/60: 1 s. reddish mauve on blue paper, the right half of a diagonally bisected example, a fresh and fine example with close to large margins in a vibrant colour, tied by numeral '8' obliterator in an oval of bars to 1860 envelope to Boston, circular framed "PAID 10" handstamp alongside. Reverse with matching CHATHAM despatch (Jan 23) and "St. JOHN NEW BRUNSWICK" transit (Jan 25) cds's. A desirable and rare franking, the bisected adhesive paying the 6d. rate to the United States. Cert. BPA (2003). Gi = unlisted for the reddish mauve shade, Gi = £ 24'000 for the dull mauve shade.rnNote: Only seven bisected stamps have been recorded to prepay the half ounce letter rate to the United States.rnProvenance: DF sale (Nov. 2004).
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500.00 CHF