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Lot# 763 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 763 Ceylon

    1866/68: 1 d. blue, wmk. Crown CC, a fine vertical strip of five used on 1869 'Asia Rate' cover to Jardine Mathieson in Hong Kong, neatly tied by "B" obliterators and "Stamped" in manuscript, with "GALLE / PAID" cds in red at left (Aug 24). Reverse with scarce "Hong Kong / Marine Sorter" cds (Sept 2) in black. A scarce and most appealing franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF