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Lot# 1543 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1543 Great Britain

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    British Forces in Bulgaria prior to the Crimean Campaign 1854 (July 2): Great Britain 1854 1 d. red-brown on blued perf. 16, a single example and an irregular block of five, used on cover from Neston near Chester to "Dr. F. Hastings Baxter, 54th Regiment, Varna", all tied by "184" numeral obliterators of Chester in black with NESTON despatch (July 22) alongside. Reverse with Chester cds (July 22) in blue, London cds in red and manuscript "Rec'd at Varna Aug 15, 1854". One or two trivial imperfections to the adhesives, but a fine and rare example of the 6 d. for over ½ ounce concessionary rate.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF