Lot# 2522 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
-> The BESANÇON Collection – British Africa (part II)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> New Republic
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Lot# : 2522 New Republic
Embossed Arms without Date 1887: 2 d. violet on blue granite paper with embossed Arms, a used example on 1888 cover to Cape Town tied by "VRYHEID, NIEUWE REPUBLIEK, ZUID AFRIKA / POST KANTOOR" Arms handstamp in black, with Natal 1886 2 d. on 3 d. grey (Gi 105) tied by DUNDEE / NATAL cds (Jan 28) in black. Reverse with Durban transit cds (Feb 1) and Cape Town arrival (Feb 6) in black. Roughly opened at top and sealed flap tear on reverse but a scarce combination cover.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 950 CHF