Lot# 5074 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
-> Catalogue 327: Worldwide Postal History - The Enzo Carnio Collection (part I)
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Lot# : 5074 Ceylon
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1857/64: ½ d. reddish lilac on blued paper, imperforate, a horizontal pair with large margins at top and at base, close at left and roughly separated at right showing portions of adjoining stamp but also with break into the design; used on 6 Oct 1858 entire letter from Kandy to Colombo tied by barred obliterator in black with "KANDY / POST PAID" on reverse and "COLOMBO / POST PAID" on obverse (Oct 7) in black. Rare stamp (Gi = £ 1'400) on cover.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHF -
