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Lot# 786 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 786 Gambia

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    1866: Stampless cover from Bathurst to Hull, Yorkshire rated "5" pence in red manuscript ink as credit to GB, struck with fine oxidised "BATHURST / PAID / JA 24 / 1866 / GAMBIA" datestamp in red. Hull arrival cds (Feb 8) on reverse. Previously sold (ex collection John Sacher) as the "only known" example of this rare datestamp in black, a description which this describer would contest. Envelope soiled but nevertheless rare.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 550 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF