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Lot# 6603 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 6603 Great Britain

    1857, Provisional use of perf 16 gauge, 1 d. rose-red, three singles and one pair, used on a Registered cover with 1855 2 d. blue, plate 5, perf 16, trimmed part of base, from Liverpool to Manchester, dated 19 February 1858, tied by the "466" Liverpool Spoon duplex, with scarce Registered with Crown in red, arrival to reverse dated 20 February 1858, horizontal filing crease centrally clear of stamps, soiled, very scarce example, according to R. C. Simpson one of two examples of this stamp combination. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF