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Lot# 6236 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6236 Great Britain

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    1872-73: 6d. deep chestnut, Plate 11 in combination with 1858-79 1d. rose-red, Plate 134, two overall fresh and fine examples (few blunted perfs at top), tied by crisp "LONDON 20 AU 72 / 10" duplex datestamp, the 2d. tied in addition by PD in oval in red, on lettersheet to Tunis, endorsed "via Italy". Upon transit in Cagliari a straight-line "coi Postali Italiani" was struck to the obverse, the reverse shows CAGLIARI transit (Aug 25) and "TUNISI POSTE ITALIANE" arrival (aug 26) cds's.  Some tear and wear, nevertheless a most attractive item.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF