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Lot# 7645 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 7645 Great Britain

    1855: Line Engraved, 2 d. blue, Small Crown, Perf 16 and 1856 Surface Printed 6 d. lilac, used on cover, from LONDON to RIVADEO (Spain), tied by indistinct London hooded cancel, sent via France, with Calais transit (19 April 1858) alongside, red 'PP' in circle and black '4 Rs' charge mark, to reverse an undated blue circular 'UP EAST S***FIELD', Paris transit (20 April) and Rivadeo arrival in blue (26 April), a fine example of an 8d franking into Spain. Gi = £790.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF