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Lot# 4231 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4231 Seychelles

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    Mauritius used in Seychelles 1866 (Aug 21): Mauritius 1860/63 9 d. dull purple and 1863/72 2 d. pale blue used on 1866 cover to Adamstown, Ireland marked "11d." in red manuscript, tied by fine strikes of "B64" obliterators in blue (rare thus); with "Seychelles" code B (reversed) despatch cds on reverse (Aug 21) in black. London transit in red (Sept 17) and Enniscorthy arrival (Sept 18). Flap with manuscript "Had to close at once, last mail being called away. Don't forget the Directive, care of Postmaster at Aden". A fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Morgan, Grosvenor, London, 26 May 2004, lot 108.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF