Lot# 2070 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
-> The BESANÇON Collection – British Africa (part II)
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Lot# : 2070 St. Helena
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1884/94: ½ d. yellow-green, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, the 1893 short printing, fifteen used examples in five horizontal strips of three, used on 1895 cover correctly rated cover to Gothenburg, Sweden cancelled by sunburst obliterators in black. "ST. HELENA" despatch cds at left (June 15) and Goteborg arrival (July 18) on reverse. Minor imperfections at edge, the cover sensibly opened for exhibit display, a most appealing usage to an unusual destination.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 380 CHF -
