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Lot# 2522 - Auction 321-332

  • 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 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF