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Lot# 6142 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6142 Ceylon

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    Typographed by De La Rue 1867: 1 d. blue, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, a used example, pulled perf., on 1869 cover to Colombo with "MARAWAKA / FREE" cds in red (March 19) deleted by "21" numeral obliterator and "MARAWAKA / PAID" cds in red (March 19) applied instead and prepaid '1d.' in red crayon. Colombo arrival and forwarded on to Dickoya with 1 d. tied by barred obliterator and Colombo cds (March 20). Reverse with "WATAWALA / PAID" cds in red (March 21). Scarce.rnProvenance: Rev. G.E.K. Cornwall-Brooks, Harmers, London, 20 March 1979, ex lot 288.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF