Lot# 2042 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
-> The BESANÇON Collection – British Africa (part II)
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Lot# : 2042 St. Helena
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1873: 6 d. dull blue, wmk. CC, perf. 12½, a used example on 1875 cover to Uitenhage, Cape of Good Hope, tied by sunburst cork handstamp in black. "ST. HELENA" cds of despatch in black (April 3) and "Cape Town / Cape Colony" cds of transit (April 11). Reverse with "Uitenhage" oval arrival. Cover annotated at top by receiver "Robert no. II, St. Helena, April 3rd". Some minor aging to envelope but a scarce and most attractive cover.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 420 CHF -
