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Lot# 1362 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1362 Great Britain

    1856, 6 d. lilac, plate 1, two singles, used with 1857, 4 d. rose, on cover, from London to Milan, dated 22 May 1858, tied by London EC "79" duplex, with oval "P-D" in red alongside, manuscript "80" in red and cross in black, arrival to reverse dated 25 May, sent at the 1s 4d rate via Sardinia for letters up to 1/2oz., has horizontal filing crease centrally not affecting the stamps, one 6 d. has dulled perfs. to base, otherwise fine combination. Gi = £660.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF