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Lot# 5053 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5053 Brunei

    1895: 2 c. black, 3 c. deep blue and 5 c. deep blue-green used on 1897 cover to London tied by "BRUNEI" cds's (Feb 2) with reverse showing ½ c. brown used as seal and possibly did not belong and Labuan adhesive removed; "LABUAN" transit in blue (Feb 8) and London arrival (March 16). Manuscript tax "1/25" in red alongside black "T" mark deleted at left on obverse. Despite the faults an unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF