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Lot# 1349 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 1349 Great Britain

    1799: Cover from Vienna to Westminster, London via Switzerland and the Thurn & Taxis post, rated at '60 xrs' in manuscript, with large red wax seal intact on reverse, oval framed "S T" applied in London in black, apparently a routing handstamp (Swiss Transit) - unrecorded by Van Der Linden - with fine circular "FOREIGN OFFICE" datestamp on reverse (July 1). Side flaps missing but an unusual cover.rnProvenance: Collection Fred Goatcher.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF