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Lot# 6115 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6115 Ceylon

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    Recess by De La Rue 1863/66: 1 d. deep blue, wmk. Crown CC type 5, perf. 12½, two single examples, two horizontal pairs, a horizontal strip of three, one stamp defective and a block of four, used on 1867 opened for display cover to England paying the 1/1 d. rate via Marseilles (endorsed 'per French Steamer'), all tied by barred obliterators in black with "GAMPOLA / PAID" datestamp (Nov 5) in red on obverse, with "GALLE / PAID" transit on reverse. Imperfections but a spectacular usage.
    Starting bid : 220.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF